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Today Doesn't Even Feel Like Thanksgiving

Anonymous032819 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:16:57 GMT

It just feels like any other day.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:27:30 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
It just feels like any other day.

Yes, just a very odd feeling. Rain here, cloudy.

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jpie — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:28:21 GMT

@Anonymous032819

I agree. I am solo today and decided to fix a rib-eye steak because I can! But to keep it somewhat seasonal, I made mashed sweet potatoes and cranberry relish. I just was not in the mood to mess with a turkey.

I miss my best friend's family. Even though I was invited this year, I am staying safe, warm, grateful, healthy, and well fed.

Nothing to whine about, next year will be better!

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goldensrbest — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:29:04 GMT

You miss your dad,i miss my husband,son ,dogs ,family life.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:40:48 GMT

It is just another day...nothing special. We're under a winter storm warning for tonight and tomorrow, with the mountains being the most affected.

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henderson — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:41:51 GMT

I'm grateful today that I had no complications yesterday from a knee arthroscopic surgery. Our son and daughter are here from California to help us. I bought Costco's turkey breast dinner, extra gravy and stuffing. Made our son's favorite pie -- chocolate cream.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:42:24 GMT

For me, this is how a holiday during a pandemic feels.

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Porcelain — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:45:06 GMT

I have a turkey cooking and a pumpkin pie in the fridge. It feels like Thanksgiving here.

Super low effort low stress no relatives visiting no travel Thanksgiving. I don't want to repeat this every year, but it's fine this year and I wouldn't mind this type of ultra low key holiday every so often. It's like a vacation, do whatever you want Thanksgiving.

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PamfromCT — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:45:25 GMT

Just the two of us and kitty today. We ate in the DR with candles lit. Cooked a little turkey breast with store-bought sides. We did listen to some upbeat music, which really helped. We did toast (he with his wine, me with my water) thanking we are not sick and mostly to a much better year ahead. We are going to zoom with kids and GC later.

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Bri369 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:50:13 GMT

What is Thanksgiving supposed to feel like?

I have my turkey in the oven with a maple bourbon glaze. The house smells wonderful. My daughter is just getting over Covid. And my husband is isolating in the bedroom because he probably has it.

Typical Thanksgiving? No. But it's Thanksgiving and life shall go on.

And for the first time in many years, I have more things to be grateful for than in past years. This year has really taught me a few life lessons.

Re: Today Doesn't Even Feel Like Thanksgiving

noodleann — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:48:35 GMT

"Freedom from Want," Norman Rockwell, 1943

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willdob3 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:49:14 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
It just feels like any other day.

@Anonymous032819

Really? You might want to rethink that comment. lol

Personally, I don’t think we have had a single day that “feels like any other day” in months. Maybe in January there were a few. But, to be safe, I’d go back to summer 2019 and earlier.

Re: Today Doesn't Even Feel Like Thanksgiving

chickenbutt — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:51:23 GMT

I'm not much for holidays, anyway. I just try to life the right life every day. But I understand how people who are more into them can feel some disappointment at such a horrible time.

I hope everybody is able to find a way to have a nice day. Things will get better, and that's something.

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willdob3 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:52:53 GMT

@Anonymous032819

I woke up to Happy Thanksgiving texts and emails from friends and family. One email included an article about how we actually came to celebrate Thanksgiving. Call me surprised but it has nothing to do with the pilgrims!

There will be no gathering for my friends and family today but it is definitely a day to celebrate and give thanks.

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threecees — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:53:31 GMT

Appreciate every day!

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nana59 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:53:54 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
It just feels like any other day.

sadder than any other day....i'm having a hard time....without my children and grandkids....can't wait for this day to be over.........

Re: Today Doesn't Even Feel Like Thanksgiving

Marp — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:57:25 GMT

You're right, it does not (thankfully) feel like Thanksgiving. No hiding from crazy uncle Eddie, no listening to criticizing aunt Minnie telling everyone what they've done wrong or should be doing, no bickering among the cousins.

What it is is a peaceful day of reflecting about all the things for which I am grateful, including crazy uncle Eddie, critical aunt Minnie and the bickering cousins.

It is also a day of cooking exactly the meal I want, at my pace and in my time frame. No rushing to meet a schedule.

A Thanksgiving that allows me to fully honor the meaning of the day without interruption or concession.

Re: Today Doesn't Even Feel Like Thanksgiving

chickenbutt — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:57:53 GMT

This was something different for me, though- My father called me today. He never calls me on holidays and he even called me two weeks ago on my birthday. Hope he's not dying. He's 88.

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qvcfreak — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:21:34 GMT

I loved it, everything was delicious, desserts were so good. We ate at noon, son had to go back to work by 3p. I will be ready for dinner and have seconds by 5/6p.

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Sooner — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:25:20 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
It just feels like any other day.

@Anonymous032819 It is any other day. It's what we do or make of it that makes it different than any other day.

Some of us have had to adjust to it being different, and it is what we make of it. As I guess are most days. . .

Wishing you peace, blessings and some happiness today!