How Will You Mark the 400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving?

Danny Tyree on Nov 17, 2021

Yes, despite our problems, we have a lot to be thankful for, including electrical appliances, modern plumbing and vast online resources. I mean, sites such as ancestry.com let you trace your illustrious lineage all the way back to New England’s upper crust, all from the comfort of your parents’ basement.

Let’s not forget that the “dressing versus stuffing” holiday war hasn’t involved tactical nukes – yet.

Ah, but many of us take Mother Nature and the marvels of science for granted. Someone could make a fortune opening Ingrates R Us franchises. (“Yeah, well, what have you done for me LATELY, Jonas Salk?”)

Seriously, even those of us who still credit a Supreme Being with our comforts have gotten spoiled by The Way Things Work In the 21st Century.

“Your blessings are very important to us. All our thoughts are currently focused on other things. You’ll get your prayers of thanks when the first spare moment is available. If you’d prefer, you may self-scan our warm wishes.”

Yikes! Anybody compiling a list of the 400 species of locusts waiting to be unleashed on us?

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