It is here, another Thanksgiving day.¬† That popular American holiday when we eat too much and gather with family members, many of whom we only see once a year.¬† This year will be a little different perhaps then years gone by.¬† The recession may have left some jobless or even worse they may have lost their homes.¬† There should be certain things that we need to avoid discussing¬†this year as we gather.¬† Be careful and do a little checking to see if there are any family members who may be in the middle of tough times.¬† You don’t want to hurt any feelings if you can avoid it.
I know there will be those who just can’t help it, they are going to discuss the economy and the present condition of our country.¬† My advice is to do more listening and less talking and you should be just fine.¬† You see, there are some subjects you just can’t win and politics is one that is at the top of the list.¬† It’s a no win, stay away, don’t go into the light,¬†run the other way, run Forest run!
My advice is to simply enjoy family and friends, talk about the things you have to be thankful for.¬† Enjoy your elderly family members, they may not be with you next year.¬† Admire the new little ones that have joined your family since last year, and know that the family will continue, even after you’re gone.
To discuss politics though is simply a no, no.¬† If you must talk about a turkey please make sure it is the turkey on the table and not any of the¬†turkey’s that are¬†in Washington.¬† Was it not¬†Ben Franklin¬†who wanted the turkey as our national bird?¬† I wonder what he would think today if he were to come back and see just how many turkeys we ended up with on Capitol Hill?
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