"Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.*"

In uncertain times, we turn to family and friends and food.  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  The origins of my customs are lost in the mists of antiquity.  Mr. Etherknitter and I gather the orphans of the Department for the day.  The day after Thanksgiving is not a holiday for us, so many with family far away are stranded.  We collect as many as the table will hold.

We shop for two days.  Then I cook for two and a half days.   This is what makes me happy:

William Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965

Comments

[Lynn]

I'll remember that quote come fiber festival time. And you and Mr. E have a lovely Thanksgiving, you hear?

[Kathy]

Great quote! Where are the picture from? I thought I knew, but upon further looks, am not so sure.

[Carole]

Your table with be bountiful with friends and food. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[Margene]

A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mr. E.from Smith and I!! XOXO

[Anne]

How lovely that you can do that for your coworkers! Have a grand time together with Mr. E and all your friends!

[Kim]

My turn to tell you that you and Mr. E are good human beans :)

[Ruth]

My parents always gathered orphans at Thanksgiving, too ... they were wonderful, memorable holidays.

Have a wonderful day!!

[Marcia]

Love that quote...it's one my husband lives by, unfortunately for his waistline. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[PumpkinMama]

Love that quote. Sounds like you guys have a good tradition going on - how nice for all the "orphans", and you. Have a wonderful day.

[Caroline M]

You are good people to share your table with those far from home on a special day.

[gayle]

Love that quote! I may have to hang it on my wall.
I used to gather orphans for the holidays, too, back when I was in the restaurant business. So many people so far from home and family - it felt good to fold them into our celebrations.

[Carrie]

Happy Thanksgiving, E family!

[naomi]

That sounds like a lovely tradition. Happy Thanksgiving!

[Theresa]

Sounds like a great Thanksgiving. Although I miss my family, I find that Thanksgiving with friends and colleagues is just as special, maybe better. Plus, it's always nice if I'm not working :)

[elizabeth]

That's a wonderful custom to have! I hope you're not cooking all those turkeys! ;o)

[claudia]

Today I started shopping at 8:07 AM and finished at 9:46 AM. I'm very proud.

;-)

[Cheryl S.]

You're good folk.
And what a lovely market!

[Christy]

I thought it was "Everything in moderation. Including moderation." That's the way I put it, at least. It keeps me sane.

[maryse]

that's a nice tradition you and mr.E have going. when i was single and without inlaws, some of my best thanksgivings were spent with friends who had no place to go either. we'd do a thanksgiving potluck and it wasn't always traditional but it was always fun.

[juno]

I'm driving north tomorrow morning. Maybe I should blow off my family and stop at your house?

[juno]

Also, Happy Thanksgiving!

[kmkat]

What a great tradition! Have a wonderful, hearty, happy, fun- and laughter-filled day!

[Manise]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Teyani]

Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
cool photos.