November 23, 2005
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THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS
It’s Thanksgiving!
I believe that Thanksgiving should be more than just a time to consume more calories in one sitting than most people in third world countries consume in a month, fight with the in-laws, and plop our gelatinous asses down on the couch to watch overpaid athletes beat the shit out of each other. I think Thanksgiving should also be a time of education and reflection on the wonderful heritage from which our thanksgiving traditions have been gleaned. I suggest the following learning activity. Trust me; it will be fun for the whole family!
First, take up camp in a pristine landscape for which you have no legal claim.
Secondly, invite members of the indigenousness population over for a big feast.
Thirdly, introduce the plague, small pox, and venereal disease into that population.
Finally, exploit the results!
Optional project: Write a poem or make a collage which expresses your feelings about genocide by default.
Ok, maybe you’re thinking that might be a bit of a downer, and that turkey and football sounds like more fun. You’re probably right, but I do want to make one suggestion: When you stop to say that prayer before you enjoy the food prepared in your beautiful kitchen, and then go on to watch the game on your big screen TV; remember for a second that our incredible prosperity has come, many times, at the expense of others and that showing thanks should be more than just a hollow prayer. Gratitude without action is meaningless. Find some way to “give back” a little. I promise that will be family activity you will never regret.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Comments (23)
You make some great points in there, along with the humor and satire! You are right – the “giving thanks” for more than megafood and football should be in the mix tomorrow. Have a good one!
Kathi
Thanksgiving is also the number one day of the year for homicides! So many are celebrating appropriately it seems.
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy yourself!
Are you and the Mrs. falling off the LA wagon for the holiday? Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I promise not to exploit anybody tomorrow. Unless they dis my pumpkin cheesecake. Then all bets are off.
Iabsolutely agree…one doesn’t have to look too far ,or think too hard i order to see an opportunity to include giving on our menues…Happy Thanksgiving
Oh sure. Like it’s our fault the natives didn’t get their shots.
I’ve been proud to be your charity for more than 20 years now. But in seriousness, a great message. If only we could remember to do the giving on more than major holidays as well…
Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you and your family stay safe and enjoy one another.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mark.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
You’re absolutely right! Happy Thanksgiving!
Great post! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Have a great Thanksgiving, Mark.
Lynn
HI! Just popping in from the Socrates Cafe group to meet_n_greet ya. Nice to meet you. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I noticed in the news today that shoppers trampled one another at a WalMart store as they were trying to rush in and get the bargains.
I’ll be looking for one of your WalMart stories soon.
(those are always my favorite)
I like to refer to Columbus Day as “Happy Genocide Day” or “Happy Bioterrorism Day.” On a completely different note, per your request, I updated, so now you must comment! lol Happy Belated Thanksgiving
Yeah, maybe a bit of a downer. . .but very important to think about. Hope your holiday season is a happy one!
Thanks for a thought provoking post, I hope you and your family had a wonderful thanksgiving.
mmmm, I love the celebration of a good genocide in the fall!
I hope yours went well pops
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Those are great thoughts to keep in mind, not only on Thanksgiving, but all the time.
I am stopping over from Socrates Cafe to say that we have been missing your participation in the discussions. There is a new FAQ to read. I hope to be able to enjoy your topic blogs!
I used to work the church dinners for the elderly or the homeless. The church I currently belong to no longer does these meals. I had more fun doing that than watching football. Thanks for the reminder.
RYC: LOL you always make me chuckle!