I think today is a good day to read up on who and what the Pilgrims really were, and to disseminate the myth and reality of the historic voyage of the Mayflower–and the mythical first Thanksgiving. I mean, the story about religious persecution is really a little bit old, considering that they had already emigrated to the Netherlands and were perfectly free to worship as they chose. So the guys in their black and white outfits were not escaping persecution, were not refugees, and certainly, establishing religious freedom in the New World was not high on their list.

But I like Thanksgiving all the same, because I think it is a nice day to relax, eat some good food, enjoy time with family and friends, and contemplate on all that you have to be thankful for. For starters, I am very thankful that Americans seem to be coming out of their coma, judging by the results of the elections. I don’t know that the democrats are going to create miracles, but certainly, wrestling control of the House and Senate leaves Bush somewhat isolated and restricting in his move to destroy our great nation and the very planet we live in. It puts a brake on his hideous activities which have isolated us from other nations, and made us the laughing stock of the planet (to say nothing about being loathed.

I am thankful that I am healthy, have a good income, and have a lot of dreams which I am determined to make happen. Even if it is dark and rainy out, and I feel like I’m growing mold from having the honor of living in Seattle during the wettest November in its history (since they started tallying the rain drops), at least I am indoors and have a home.

No turkey for me. We’re having some nice roaste veggies, wine, homemade pumpkin pie (I’m baking!) and good cheer.

Anyway, have a great holiday.