Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day

Pumpkin pie and roasted nuts for breakfast.
Stuffing with chestnuts, golden raisins and pecans.
Someone willing to visit me despite my sneezing and coughing.
A house to live in and a warm comforter.
Being able to stay in.
A hot shower.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Giving Thanks the day before Thanksgiving

My vase full of bright flowers.
Sun after a cold night.
A microwave and toaster oven.
Days off school at an opportune time.
My warm robe.
Capers and cauliflower.
Disinfecting wipes.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Thanksgiving after a stormy evening

Scrambled tofu.
Lazy Sundays.
The Sunday paper, delivered (if a bit damp).
Gigantic rainbows.
Sharing a quiet time and holiday latte at Starbucks.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Thanksgiving at Seatac

Haagan daz Dulce de leche ouside tsa security.
With a stripe of fleur de sel and warm Rosemary roll.
Resting on your shoulder.
Anticipating seeing the cats and bird.
Lighted trees.
A warm mall to take refuge from rain weather
Mall Indian food.
Seattle main library! Home of Noel the holiday rat!!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Thanksgiving in our luxorious room

A short and roomy flight.
Layers!
Crisp northwest air and walking inthe wood with you.
An afternoon nap with you.
A crab sandwich on sweet brioche with golden brown fries.
Our free-form travel planning style.
Complementary malt balls!