Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

The True Measure of Our Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2022 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” — W.T. Purkiser, author of The Gifts of the Spirit

Posted in History, Holidays, Poetry, United States | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on The True Measure of Our Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Without Pilgrims

Posted on November 22, 2022 by wordcloud9

_______________________________________ I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.  – Henry David Thoreau _______________________________________ Thanksgiving – an American national holiday, where we celebrate the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving after the first harvest in their new land, right? … Continue reading →

Posted in American History | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Without Pilgrims

Thanksgiving Without Pilgrims

Posted on November 28, 2019 by wordcloud9

______________________________________________________ I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.  – Henry David Thoreau   ____________________________________________________ Thanksgiving – an American national holiday, where we celebrate the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving feast after the first harvest in their new … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Without Pilgrims

Word Cloud: TABLE

Posted on November 23, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD The Friday after Thanksgiving has been designated as Native American Heritage Day in the U.S. since 2008, but some Native Americans feel the day is a poor choice, since it coincides with the aggressive capitalism and greed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Word Cloud | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Poem for November 22, 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by wordcloud9

First of all, _________________________________ Consider the humble onion. It is so often the beginning of great meals. I hope that whatever you are eating today is truly a feast. Click for the poem:

Posted in Edible Flowers, Poetry | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on A Poem for November 22, 2018

Mixed Blessings

Posted on November 24, 2016 by wordcloud9

from Nona Blyth Cloud Whatever your plans, whoever you’re with, I wish you fellowship and feasting. Offered here, some food for thought in a difficult year… ___________________________________________________________ Thanksgiving Letter from Harry by Carl Dennis I guess I have to begin by admitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Emily Dickinson, Poetry | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Word Cloud: GRATEFUL

Posted on November 20, 2015 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD For many Americans, it’s feasting on turkey and all the fixings with family and friends, watching football and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, and then nodding off with a mild case of indigestion. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Poetry, United States, Word Cloud | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Word Cloud: GRATEFUL

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Gene Howington

by Gene Howington Thanksgiving is (no matter what one thinks of the origins of the holiday) a time to do something many often neglect in their daily lives: reflect and be grateful for the good things in their lives.  A … Continue reading →

Posted in Edible Flowers, Recipes, United States | Tagged , | 27 Comments