Happy Thanksgiving!
Shortly, we will be heading to my Mom’s for dinner. We have the very traditional turkey, along with stuffing and potatoes and cranberry sauce.
My contribution is dessert. A couple of years ago, I found a recipe for Pumpkin Crumb Cake, so I decided to try it at Thanksgiving. It was a big hit, so I’ve made it ever since. It’s super easy. I’m not a recipe hog, you can find it here. I also made pumpkin pies. We have a recipe that’s been handed down for something like six generations. I don’t have it typed up, or I’d share it, too. 
I love the whole idea of a day of Giving Thanks. I try my best to keep my blessings in mind every day, but it’s nice to have a day devoted to the whole notion. In theory, anyway. In reality, it’s more a day of eating far too much and watching football.
What am I most grateful for? Obviously my greatest blessing is my family. Without my husband and my son, I don’t know who I would be. They ground me and give me purpose beyond myself.
I’m grateful for my friends, both IRL and those wonderful faceless personalities behind the monitor. Yeah, I guess that means you weirdos, too.
I’m grateful for my pets… the way Kelly curls up around my head every night, Maggie’s chainsaw-like purring, Tucker’s funny meow, and now Poe’s wide-eyed enthusiasm and tireless efforts at getting in the good graces of the other three cats.
I’m thankful for the home we’ve created, the talent I like to think I have, my comfortable *stuff* and even my job.
I’m also grateful that the company finally got me the Debacle Goodies I ordered. I have them all ready to mail. I’m even sending one to Ed, in spite of his grumblings to the contrary. The Internet is quite a useful tool. 
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’d love to hear what you’re grateful for.
