 Nomember
Buzz
"I can’t believe it; we’ve come to that time of the year
when the days will disappear faster than we ever thought possible. I don’t
know how it happens but every year as soon as Thanksgiving approaches it
seems like we all begin a complete stampede to the finish line...aka the
end of the holiday season. Why do we need to fit so much living into such
a short period of time? Holiday parties, shopping trips, charity events,
pageants, concerts; don’t forget your obligatory visit to Aunt Bessie!
It all happens in such a short period of time. Think about it. Wouldn’t
it be grand to have some of these events to look forward to in February or
March when really nothing is happening and we all go in to hibernation?
In our house, Thanksgiving is our most favorite holiday
and we all wouldn’t
mind if it went on for a few weeks. Our family is one of different
persuasions so it was the only holiday that we had to share or rotate every
year. There is a lot to be said for mixing it up. This year is
difficult as we have just suffered the loss of my mother-in-law, so her seat
will be empty but she will be with us. We will revel in "Bubbie" stories
that will make us cry, but more than ever they will give so much laughter
and joy. It is a time when we reflect on what we are thankful for and
what we hope for everyone. We all love to share, not to mention, complain
about this relative, sister or friend, and how we don’t look forward
to sharing a day with them because of "what happened" years
ago, but really, if it weren’t for them who would we complain about?
We’d have to be uber-pleasant and who wants that? It’s funny
how families or friends can hold these grudges and most of the time no one
can even remember why it started... This year I am encouraging everyone to
start with a clean slate, LET IT GO, whatever it is and see what happens.
I myself cannot even remember who I am supposed to be mad about! See, it
works.
I come from a big family, 10 siblings, so I really
don’t need to add
to my family, but over the years I have accumulated some “sisters”.
In fact, my newest “sister” I was lucky enough to find on a trip
to Australia, where Eileen and I bonded as new sisters. Families are different
for everyone and we all have the ability to make it ours, we can pick them.
I know the saying goes you can pick your friends and your nose but not your
family (well, something like that!). I think you can make your friends your
family. This Thanksgiving we will share with our closest family friends and
my "niece and nephew" Jordan and Julia, and it will be the best
family celebration. I am so lucky to have all my brothers and sisters and
I appreciate them so much; I don’t mind adding a few more. If
you all have room at your table, please add another placemat or two, you
won’t regret it.
P.S. We are so thankful for Mike Milligan, who will
marry my incredible niece Amy this January. Now that the Milligan’s have joined this
big family, what a great time to be living! Goes double, as her sister Kelly
married Chuck Davis this spring. So yes, Patty and Brian…there may
be grandchildren just yet, set another place at the table.
Peggy Burns
Queen Bee
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