Sharing the love

A friend of mine hasn't retired from her job yet....just one more month!! She had her big family Thanksgiving the weekend before the holiday, because she was working on that Thursday, though her husband was off.

But she got off around 2:30 and invited me (who had plans to roast a Tofurky alone) to come over to their house at 4:30. I contributed some potatoes to become mashed, and a package of green beans with almonds (yay Green Giant).

Their main dish was beef tips in sauce. It was delicious.

We even indulged in charcuterie before dinner, without an official board.

And we sat and talked and talked, and nobody paid much attention to the Cowboy's game on TV, then we finally had digested enough to try the sampler of cheesecakes. (I even brought  some home for my left overs too)

Earlier I'd watched the parades in New York and Asheville NC in the morning on TV, So I'd shared my photos  with my friend on her phone, while she was working, but between customers of course.

I had a very good Thanksgiving with lots of love, and messages shared with my own family who were miles away.

Today's quote:

Jim Harrison, poet and writer, said: "Life is sentimental. Why should I be cold and hard about it? That's the main content. The biggest thing in people's lives is their loves and dreams and visions, you know."

Marc Chagall The Betrothed and the Eiffle Tower

Follow your heart, forgive, trust in love

 A lovely video (10 min.) by a man who trusts in love...and follows his heart.

https://grateful.org/resource/trust-in-love/?mc_cid=2204418445&mc_eid=5cde476be7

Green Renaissance produces gorgeous short films that uplift the personal stories of ordinary people, with the goal of sharing ideas and inspiring change. We feel hugely blessed to feature video-stories that filmmakers Michael and Justine capture with exquisite expertise, and which so beautifully illustrate Grateful Living principles and practices. In this short film we hear from Nick Nyalungu.

No quote needed today...the video says it all!

However, I do have a thought to share...somewhat related. As yesterday we celebrated that two very famous men, who probably never knew each other, were born on the same day...I thought how each day this might still be happening. Not just two people but many who will grow up to change the world  in major ways (like Lincoln or Darwin). And since I agree with Buckminster Fuller's philosophy that the universe supports those who are working toward a better more creative future of its very being...these many children born today, or maybe 10 or 20 years ago, might tip the balance between movements toward peace, environmental stability, and a healthy sustainable life for all. If a Lincoln and a Darwin managed to grow from the same date of birth in 1809, just think of the possibilities for children born in the twenty-first century! Yes, we are living in exciting times!