We’ve just pulled away from the table at a wonderful thanksgiving dinner at Max’s apartment in Brooklyn.   Present are  Diane, Max, Gabe. Will , Alex and me…  It was a really peaceful day here.. Diane and I went for an early-ish walk down for bagels.. It’s fun sampling city life…

The city looked cool and beautiful this morning.. lots of cool surprises.. We came across this one place offering New Orleans style  fried turkeys.. there was a line all the way down the street !

and signs of a prehistoric bird party.. turkeys ?

.. and many reminders..

One thing I love about this neighborhood is hte mix of cultures.. THere’s a big Chassidic community here wiht all the store signs in Yiddish…

and next store some of the coolest named small store front churches..    I saw many more than these.. just didn’t have my camera with me most of the day..

At dinner was a

feast of many cooks..

  Gabe made the apple pie, Diane made lots of

stuff,

Max made the fake turkey,

Will carved the real turkey. Most of the meal was vegetarian

..//. and I

basically sat on the couch and watched (and I got most of the dishes. )

Dinner was about 7.. it was perfect..casual, interesting food, great company..

I substituted hot sauce for cranberry sauce..

It was wonderful hanging out with my family and our friends,

We toasted Sam, our families, and absent friends (and a shout out to my friends at the Colony… as promised)..   We truly appreciate what we have.. and think about it every day.   I think I was always thankful .. but have been so much more mindful these past three years.

Which reminds me.. I forgot to mention that yesterday marks the third anniversary of this blog. My first entry was Nov 25, 2006.. just 4 days after Sam’s passing . and I’ve written every day since.. except for the days I was offline for the Colony.. Diane helped out there.. .. so I think there are only about 15 days missing. I sometimes o back and start reading form the beginning.. .
This has been such a source of healing for me.. and made such a connection for us to our firends and family during this tough period of our lives..   I remember last year at this time I was thinking of giving up writing.. but someohow.. I feel more energized about writing now than ever.. I guess I’ll keep at it daily for the forseable future…. I still find it helps..

Well.. we want to wish you all a peaceful and meaningful Thaqnksgiving..
Nite folks.. nite Sam.. we’re missing you Sam..
-me