On Holiday Cheer...

Good People of the Internet, I’m writing to you post Thanksgiving 2006. It is my 22nd go at this holiday and I have to say I’m getting more and reclusive as I get older. Some of you might ask why. Out of the 22 Thanksgivings I've participated in, my family has played host for 21. As the years go by the guest list has increased dramatically. As a kid, when dinner was at my grandparents, the guest tally might reach 15 counting the 5 of us (before my little sister). By comparison, there might be 15 people sleeping at my parents’ house tonight, with another 15 or so coming for the grub. That's a lot of people. There is something to be said for a house coming alive with warmth and good vibes good spirited folk coming together.

This year I had the pleasure sharing turkey with my cousin and close friend. We'll call him Brian. He brought his girlfriend of a few years, Nicole. You can kinda tell they have that old school love. They modeled their actions after old school lovers. There's chivalry from him and that loving touch from her. I don't want to jinx them but I can see them lasting for a long while. Thanks for sharing that with me as it made my night.

While I’m giving thanks, there are a couple other things on the list. First of all is my family. The support I have received from them is nothing short of a miracle. Even in the most trying of times, they find a way to make things happen and for that I am eternally grateful.

Thanks to my friends for putting up with my silly ways and whims.
I look forward to more fun times and memories in the future.

Thanks to those that have loved and those that have allowed me to love. It's an important emotion and without you, I would have missed out.

Thanks to the most high for continually blessing me. Your grace and mercy are awesome and I have been witness to both.


Finally, thanks to you for reading.

-Truth, Strapping body armor in hopes of finding a few black Friday deals.