Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
It begins with Wednesday-- I always have the day off, and I start with a visit to Starbuck's for a gingerbread latte. I then commence with making my pies, which have become the family's expectation every year. I make an apple-cranberry, a pumpkin, and a pecan. The evening will be spent relaxing, possibly watching Miracle on 34th Street (the original, in black and white).
Thursday begins with a hot cup of coffee and the Macy's Parade. Then I get dressed and head to wherever we're celebrating; this year it's my sister's. I enjoy the gathering, the visiting, the food and preparation thereof. After we eat, we draw names for Christmas gifts.
Then the pie. Then coffee. Then home. Although this year I'll be driving into the city to see my boyfriend for the evening.
Speaking of which, I emailed my sister about my new infatuation. I had to tell someone in the family, and I wanted her to be aware, should I not be able to focus on Thanksgiving. And I told her not to share it with Mom, who would not like that I am once again giving my sexual "lifestyle" an identity. I mean, I'll tell her eventually-- just not yet. My sister was surprised. She emailed me.
"Well that is good news, and of course I'm happy for you. Why wouldn't I be? Love is a many splendored thing. Love is never having to say you're sorry. Love makes the world go round. Wait, no, that's money. But Love is patient and kind, is not jealous, and does not boast. Love is where your heart is. Wait, no, that's home. But Love stinks (per the J. Geils Band circa 1977). Wait, no, he said that but I think he'd recently gotten burned by his woman.
Well I am happy, not so much for the love and stuff as just the companionship and having someone to experience things with. I like the thought of you having companionship, don't like the thought of you being alone. Why do you not think Mom will take it as good news? For heavens' sake this guy's a doctor! (ha!) Seriously, why would it not be good news to her? Don't worry, I won't say anything. But while she may not love the life style you have, I would think it would make her feel good to know that you have someone else in your life. But then, I don't always know her as well as I think I do.
However, you must FOCUS on the holiday. You must not burn the pie crust. You must not forget ingredients. And on Thanksgiving day, you must remember the pilgrims, honor the cranberry, and praise the stuffing!"
Well I am happy, not so much for the love and stuff as just the companionship and having someone to experience things with. I like the thought of you having companionship, don't like the thought of you being alone. Why do you not think Mom will take it as good news? For heavens' sake this guy's a doctor! (ha!) Seriously, why would it not be good news to her? Don't worry, I won't say anything. But while she may not love the life style you have, I would think it would make her feel good to know that you have someone else in your life. But then, I don't always know her as well as I think I do.
However, you must FOCUS on the holiday. You must not burn the pie crust. You must not forget ingredients. And on Thanksgiving day, you must remember the pilgrims, honor the cranberry, and praise the stuffing!"
This is why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. And why I am so glad my sister understands me.
