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On a Day of Thanks
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On a Day of Thanks


In keeping with the spirit of this day, I am thankful for…

 

--memories of phone calls from relatives and friends from

   the distant past who, like me, are too forgetful to call or

  to remember who to call.

 

--mashed potatoes (or potatos?). I forget.   One day

   I will call Dan Quayle to get the spelling right.

 

--my minivan. She coughs, she sputters, she lunges

   but she always manages to get me there and bring me

  back-- more or less intact.

 

--the Complete works of Shakespeare. Faithful companions

   on my bookshelf always reminding me of my language

   inadequacies. Someday, per chance, I may’st read them.

 

--tequila. Olé!

 

--alligators. They swim in my backyard and provide me with

  an endless flow of moving targets upon whom to hone my

  marksmanship  skills. BBs, of course. 

 

--duct tape. It holds my world together. The inventor was

  underpaid.

 

--all of Fred Astaire’s dancing partners:   Ginger, Rita, Cyd,

   Leslie, Judy, Eleanor, Joan, Paulette, Virginia, Marjorie,

  Lucille, Ann, Vera, Betty, Olga, Jane, Sarah, Janis,

   Audrey, Petula, Barrie. Whew! Talk about stamina.

 

--rainy days. They clean the air, wash away cares, and

   rejuvenate the soul. They are one of life’s best

   bargains. 

 

--touch. Nothing says hello, goodbye, or “I’m ready”

   like a long, wet kiss.

 

--laughter. It ranks right up there with rainy days.

 

--pets.  Loyalty and love whether deserved or not.

 

-- trickery. I once tricked Shirley Jones into saying

    she loved me. It’s a long story.

 

--nude wrestling.  It’s when your partner is free to

   inform you of what really turns him or her on.

  Take notes.

 

--sunsets.  The day ends, the night begins. Either

   way, you win.

 

--music. It is the food of life. Play on.

 


 


 

 

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 Reviews of "On a Day of Thanks"
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on December 25, 2012
Love your list.....share a lot of them.....but ALLIGATORS???? Here in urban Northern New England...maybe squirrels, who in the big city ternd to come complete with attitudes.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on November 21, 2012
Plentiful thoughts *Ed*
identity to be shared

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 20, 2012
I'm thankful I got to read this.

Ron

Reviewed by Robert Johnson
Reviewed on November 20, 2012
Thanks Ed. You nailed it again. The essence of simplicity combined with content. It is a timely reminder and much appreciated.


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