tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post963109677307449073..comments2023-10-29T04:38:53.837-07:00Comments on Taking The Long Way Home: Happy ThanksgivingKim Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603924613617534376noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-67682131306161307302010-11-29T07:54:37.953-08:002010-11-29T07:54:37.953-08:00The only way to fix the "distribution problem...The only way to fix the "distribution problem" or indeed, ANY problem, is to get out and DO something - work for political change, teach someone to read, and vote, vote, VOTE! There is so much need out in the world and so many ways to make a difference. Let's all pledge to help the less fortunate among us this holiday season instead of shopping - that would send a message to our "leaders", would it not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-56280503292345186362010-11-26T14:34:26.555-08:002010-11-26T14:34:26.555-08:00This time last year I had just returned from a lon...This time last year I had just returned from a long dreamed of vacation to Africa. But as you observed there, I was struck by the difference in what our standards for "comfortable" living are from somewhere like that. It made me accutely aware of just how much I had to be thankful for. Hope I keep that awareness. Polly AnnaPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848626942006325605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-89336822155658212972010-11-26T09:18:43.909-08:002010-11-26T09:18:43.909-08:00Happy belated Thanksgiving to You and Rick and the...Happy belated Thanksgiving to You and Rick and the critters ! It was a good day to stay in and cook becasue it was freezingggggg ! I am so thankful for my family and good friends and beads and fabric and yarn and................... : ) April NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-89321445145553336242010-11-26T07:31:57.144-08:002010-11-26T07:31:57.144-08:00Happy Day after Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a...Happy Day after Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Mine was filled with family and laughter. SuzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-7322818133607947252010-11-25T22:53:34.307-08:002010-11-25T22:53:34.307-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Kim! Appreciate the thoughtfuln...Happy Thanksgiving Kim! Appreciate the thoughtfulness of your posts.Renee and Peter ....https://www.blogger.com/profile/14447689363752404811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-40192048228959990632010-11-25T18:45:38.290-08:002010-11-25T18:45:38.290-08:00Hi Kim! Happy Thanksgiving from Pennsylvania! C...Hi Kim! Happy Thanksgiving from Pennsylvania! Carol M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-12747438853873777962010-11-25T17:27:16.788-08:002010-11-25T17:27:16.788-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!!! Count your many blessings :...Happy Thanksgiving!!! Count your many blessings : )wmt1019https://www.blogger.com/profile/11881894082366291751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-91264035257006300002010-11-25T15:17:00.477-08:002010-11-25T15:17:00.477-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, Kim!
I could not agree more wi...Happy Thanksgiving, Kim!<br />I could not agree more with what you wrote: I have so much to be thankful for, year after year, and each year my thoughts go to the ones who can just dream of being as spoilt by life as I have been. Strange feeling, I cannot save the world either, but I sure wish I could, and I try to do as much as I can -- and teach my kids to do the same!<br />One of my wishes today is for Julie K. to win the bracelet... since I bought the one she wanted!<br />FrancoiseFrancoisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-81562023269804334022010-11-25T14:59:26.072-08:002010-11-25T14:59:26.072-08:00Kim,
I'm enjoying your post more than ever lat...Kim,<br />I'm enjoying your post more than ever lately.<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.<br />I've been holding out for just the "right" Gratitude bracelet - which for me was ~ #11.45.<br />I missed it, but maybe that means I'm supposed to win one :-)<br />Julie KJulie K.http://www.finntastic2006.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-50543105474712278132010-11-25T13:41:22.529-08:002010-11-25T13:41:22.529-08:00Happy Thanksgiving.Happy Thanksgiving.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026193905526376526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-69194698563071790942010-11-25T11:13:07.395-08:002010-11-25T11:13:07.395-08:00All cultures have feasts in good times. The probl...All cultures have feasts in good times. The problem is for so many there are no "good times."<br /><br />For the last few years I have felt a bit guilty with my full trunk of food knowing others in my own community are in need.<br /><br />Yesterday I dropped a donation into a food collection pot outside the grocery. (one of the food banks is doing something much like the Salvation Army bell ringers.<br /><br />I know I should do more.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-68762566424226758282010-11-25T09:01:39.986-08:002010-11-25T09:01:39.986-08:00An easy way to give is called micro-giving. Many ...An easy way to give is called micro-giving. Many organizations are offering the chance to make small donations to change the lives of people who just need a bit of help to get over the hurdle, and often it becomes a "pay it forward". <br />Giving doesn't have to be painful, nor should it be limited to only the holiday season. Giving spreads love more quickly than anything else I can think of. Thanks for giving us your gift of beauty Kim.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030745866606089700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-74794212603657382302010-11-25T08:44:51.157-08:002010-11-25T08:44:51.157-08:00The world does seem to need "fixing "
I ...The world does seem to need "fixing "<br />I have moments of wonderment at the unevenness of it all.I know many of the "haves " suffer moments of guilt when thinking of the "have nots"<br />But, no amount of guilt will made even the smallest change .Small changes are all most of us can hope to make. But, you know ...lot's of smalls equal large.<br />I choose today to forget my guilt and savor my blessings, including my hearty meal. BUT..while giving thanks for what I have,I will try to think of ways I can share some it. Maybe we each ,in even smallest way ,can help to even out the world a bit.<br />Best wishes to all, m.e. :)m.e.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15217631585608187053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-24314909026205115602010-11-25T08:21:14.347-08:002010-11-25T08:21:14.347-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, Kim.. and everyone else too!
...Happy Thanksgiving, Kim.. and everyone else too!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your day with family and friends.<br /><br />RaellaMaggie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681385940597423756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-38511943570476807812010-11-25T07:45:44.009-08:002010-11-25T07:45:44.009-08:00Keeping us centered, as usual, Kim! Happy Thanksgi...Keeping us centered, as usual, Kim! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I'm thankful for your heartwarming posts.Zoe Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620760594715623339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-43625801287409189382010-11-25T07:40:03.749-08:002010-11-25T07:40:03.749-08:00Happy Thanksgiving to you too :). I lived in Germa...Happy Thanksgiving to you too :). I lived in Germany as a little girl, and I honestly can't remember celebrating Thanksgiving at all over there, even with my American friends lol. Don't know if you remember, but there was a commercial some years ago that addressed the fact that there is more than just Christmas to celebrate. At the end, they said, "Happy ChristmaHannaKwanzaCan" lol. <br /><br />Have a wonderful one with you, the hubs and the pups :).<br /><br />Penny \IiiITexan Zombie Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067779800849679835noreply@blogger.com