Thank God Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is fast becoming my favorite day of the year. It’s the one day when almost everything in New York stops—apart from the trains. Grand Central Terminal was full yesterday with people carrying pumpkin pies in every conceivable pie carrying container known to man.
We spent the day in Connecticut with erstwhile Squibnocket editor Arne de Keijzer who, it turns out, is as deft with a turkey, parsnips and sprouts as he is with a turn of phrase. A wonderful, long day of eating, drinking, talking and playing games ensued.
Because Thanksgiving transcends religion it’s one of the most inclusive and relaxed holidays I have ever experienced. It lacks the pressure of Christmas and the formalities of Passover. It’s just a day to spend with friends and family. Now, back to the gym.
(Pictured above, Noah helps EiNY to defeat Alan in a post-Thanksgiving dinner game of chess.)
3 Comments
November 26th, 2005 at 3:00 pm
I had tried posting a response to your exercise post but for some reason it wasn’t working. Great job on the run! My mom and I recently bought ourselves “livestrong” bracelets to encourage each other and work out more frequently. I run a lot in the park but once the cold weather kicks in I find it a little more difficult to motivate.
I totally agree with you on the Thanksgiving front. It is my favorite holiday. It’s in the middle so I can still look forward to Christmas. I also spent the holiday in CT, though I had to celebrate early as I had to work the rest of the weekend. The news must go on…
Who won the chess match?
November 26th, 2005 at 3:43 pm
Hey Mona, one of your comments did made it through on the exercise post…Sorry you had to work. I thought I had gotten away with it but here I am bashing out more words with a Sunday PM deadline looming…As for the chess match…please…I had 6-year-old Noah on my side…two versus one just is not fair…we sacrificed our opponent like a Thanksgiving turkey…
November 28th, 2005 at 12:47 pm
Big Apple Blog Festival – November 28, 2005
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