I love Thanksgiving. Call me ignorant, but I don't really go for the whole "white guilt" thing; whether it applies to feeling guilty for the slavery of any race or the decimation of the Native Americans. I think political correctness has gone WAY WAY WAY too far. Just to mention a few things; Native Americans and Africans were not the only persecuted people in the early parts of our country's life. Except for hardcore English people almost everyone else was looked down upon-- the Irish, the Polish, the Swedes. But unless everyone everywhere feels guilty for the crimes that their civilization placed upon other civilizations, I think it's unfair to hold the "white" people responsible for everything. So. Today I am going to enjoy the "ritualized killing and eating of an animal (along) with pie" to quote Anya from Buffy. And I am going to have a damn good time doing it too, because I will be spending the day with my family and being happy.

Recently my college paper had an article about the "National Day of Mourning" otherwise known as Thanksgiving. It made me really, really mad. Thanksgiving isn't just a commercialized holiday that is merely a reason to stuff our faces and sell reddi whip. It's a day when people travel hundred of miles to be with their families, and maybe there are family spats and arguements, but in the end, they are still somewhere they are loved. Around the country people are gathering and giving thanks for their lives. That means something to me.

Personally, I am greatful that I am home and that my family is all around me. I am looking forward to this evening's dinner, and the afternoon's activities. I spent the morning in my bed with my husband and my daughter chatting and catching up. Megan put on her ridiculous paper pilgrim hat and then regaled us with the songs she needs to practice for the Christmas program at her school. Barry attempted to sing Silent Night. It was wonderful.

I'll leave you with a cute picture of megan, and I will have more pictures later, especially of the Chipoltle Cheddar Cheesecake that I made last night for the festivities. It's more of an appetizer.
and finally, the timeline of Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Timeline

One more finally; Thank you to my Secret Pals and the people who read my blog--- I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!