being thankful

Today I have been thankful for 

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the autumn colours on the trees

my dogs so pleased to see me

the warmth and kindness of family life
 

my sons laughing out loud as they chat to  friends

my husband watching out for us

my freedom to manage my time

the company of new friends and old

the warm breath of my horse as he nuzzles my hand

the beauty of my daughters

the moodiness of the evening clouds

music in the house

family and good health

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Giving thanks and taking time to count our blessings,

wishing a very happy thanksgiving to my american friends

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giving thanks

We may have no official celebration here in France

but that doesn't mean I can't slow down and

give thanks ....

for children who still need me

for a strong husband who stands beside me

for friends who make me laugh out loud

for eyes to see everyday beauty

and for this blog that brings me so much pleasure

and for all you amazing people who come to read me

Thank you.

and, if you are celebrating , then my best wishes for a
Happy Thanksgiving 

In France we have no turkey day! - A poem for Thanksgiving

You already knew I can't draw, you're about to discover I can't write poetry.  A yearning to have a celebration and forget that winter is arriving. My ode to thanksgiving, or a holiday I can't join in with!

I wish we had a turkey day

to bring some festive cheer

I wish we had good reason

to bring our loved ones near

I wish we could shut out the cold

and warm our house right up

with friends, with kin, with family

invited in to sup

I want to dress my table

I want to light warm fires

I want to fill the house 

with smells of roast meats, sweets and wines

I want to have soft music

I want to offer thanks

for our rich and happy living

with oh!  such trivial wants

But traditions aren't invented

they come down through the times

they're in our blood. they can't be bought

like some expensive wine,

so I'm glad for friends so happy

to celebrate Thanksgiving,

and I'll wait my turn till Christmas

to light my Yuletide pudding!

Un très joyeux Thanksgiving à toutes mes amies!

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