Speaking Volumes

 I remember being very young and having it snow. I thought that must be a sign it would be a magical year. I remember cooking pumpkin pies and having far more than I needed and calling my friends to push them off before having to explain why 4 people needed 6 pies.  I remember going out with friends and the relaxed state of knowing there would be a long break from school, lots of delicious food and this was the start.   I remember grocery shopping…traveling…and calling friends and relatives since the next day might be intrusive. One particularly vivid memory was coming home from school driving South from Worcester and being stunned at the back up for the Mass Pike! It went on literally for miles. That year I was particularly thankful that I was not driving that route.

 

This year, as the day before Thanksgiving has arrived I’m sure it will also be one I remember. Being here at work, going home to cook… but also for the many things I am thankful for: