We have a hard time being sentimental and saccharine in the best of circumstances, nevermind on a day that is so "off-normal" as this. But this is indeed a time to reflect on our year, our blessings and our friends and family - both blood and chosen.
We found some posts on other blogs that actually do reflect the spirit of Thanksgiving much better than this amateur scribe can do.
Scripting News: 11/24/2005 (Kindness)
Facing South: Happy Thanksgiving!
...and for those who's idea of celebrating the season tends more toward Wild Turkey than Butterball:
TCS: Tech Central Station - What(American)Wine Shall We Have for Thanksgiving?
Have a great Day. I hope your football team wins, that it doesn't rain on your parade, and that you have a safe journey to and from wherever you are headed.