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Parental Journal 29 from Planet Elderly – Thanksgiving Visit Part Two
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26, 2015 – early afternoon Mom and I went over to visit Dad earlier than usual. The Chicago Thanksgiving parade was on TV, so we enjoyed watching it with others. Dad seemed quite mystified by what … Continue reading
Parental Journal 28 from Planet Elderly: Thanksgiving Visit Part One
Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 – Trip to Mom’s delayed due to snow storm in her area. She has called me multiple times telling me not to come, so I assured her that I would wait until after the snow. The … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Kudos to Amtrak
I decided to take Amtrak this Thanksgiving rather than fly. Glad I did. Typically, I would drive from Columbia, MO to St. Louis. Then I’d take Southwest Airlines to Midway Airport in Chicago. Then I’d get a shuttle to Union … Continue reading
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Reflections on Thanksgiving 2023
Friday, November 24, 2023 For the first time in several years, I hosted a small gathering for Thanksgiving dinner. I prepped for two days, following Internet recipes for sides and desserts. I left the turkey cooking and carving to Belly, … Continue reading →