Waiting for a particular time is not our strong suit. We tend to wind up places early, get ready too soon, pace and finally just go. The cranberry sauce is done, bringing along a bit of smoked gouda and marinated artichoke hearts. Small treats.
Still another hour before time to drive out there. All but one of the five brothers will be present - I expect to hear a lot about (American) football. I'd prefer (soccer) football, especially to watch. At least there is a more balanced male:female ratio these days. SILs aplenty. One I have not met, and may never see again. That brother has a series and lives out of state. D tolerates him civilly, as I will. We've both been practicing "How 'bout them Lions?" The informality helps, time heals - or at least layers over.
Tomorrow is the day we are really most thankful for. This space, love human and feline, our own rhythms and silences and sounds.
This house resonates with us, and so talks to us of home.
Wave to the nice men at the end.
2 comments:
Very happy Thanksgiving to you all.
RR,
It's a great holiday, in theory if not in general practice. We had to deal with some family today, so we are deferring the happy until tomorrow - but that is fine and works just as well.
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