Giving, of the ‘Thanks’ Variety

Come now, we all know that Thanksgiving is really about the colors orange and brown, eating turkey and lots of corn and stuffing and good food. And that yummy cranberry "sauce" that comes out in the shape of the can.

The excuse is that it’s about some historical feast that vaguely connects to our identity as Americans or some such thing, but that’s because people feel they need a reason to get together with family. I’m never really an apologist for traditional, obligatory get-togethers. But when I think about never having any such events, I realize that I’m more for them than against them.

This Thanksgiving for me consists of Marisa, her parents and a few scattered family and friends. Nothing grand. Just a cozy little get-together. And I like that.

I’m finally back into the writing groove, if with a slow start.

And I’ve rediscovered Hordes of the Underdark while unpacking. Darn it.