Thanksgiving in Real Life

It might seem ironic that Thankful Me has been quiet the past few days of the Thanksgiving weekend. I've been preoccupied with visiting, cooking, eating, playing games, and shopping. (I don't think I would have ever discovered the wonderful packaging at Sephora without the graphic design major who accompanied me!)

I hope your Thanksgiving weekend is similarly filled with wonderful "in real life" interactions. One of the iconic male Thanksgiving traditions seems to be watching football games. Of course, it is vitally important to get your fantasy football team set before the games begin. I believe that activity prompted this modern three-generation family photo:

Thankful thought: I am thankful for computers, but I am more thankful for the people behind the screens. I am also thankful for parents who got rid of the TV when I was young, which allowed me a childhood free from that distraction.

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