Give Thanks
The Lord provides;
so take what you need
and leave the rest
and give as the Spirit moves you,
To spread the bounty
from near to far.
And give thanks in humble heart
for your small part
in the passion play of the great parade,
Knowing there are no small roles,
just confused souls
too bewildered
to know their place in the universe.
Thankful November 27, 2005 7:42 pm
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
~Edward Sandford Martin
Happy T’Day
Commercial clamor invades
tender sentiment
and the heritage of survival
delineates into clannish feasting,
when fasting should probably
be the metaphysical order of the day.
Plump bellies (not needing to store for the winter) testify
to the American Dream
in gluttonous ritual gone awry
from Pilgrims’ progress
with too much whipped-cream covered pumpkin pie
(and mother’s mince-meat standing by).
Gordon Neumann
11/22/2005
Vicky November 22, 2005 8:29 am
Thanks for those wishes Robt and the same to you! I enjoy and appreciate the input you have here!
What are YOU thankful for?
I personally am thankful for the many blessings and gifts in my life but specifically I am thankful for my two beautiful grandchildren…a 3 1/2 year old amazing grandson and a beautiful granddaughter who will turn 2 on Christmas day.
They are a huge part of my life but of course there are other things and other people that add to my life…including this group of people on this blog. Through the opinions we’ve shared, you’ve all contributed in some way to the overall enjoyment of daily life!
I’ve been here for a little over a year now and am looking forward to the months ahead.
Two expressions that always come to mind at this time of year are that our lives should be lives of “Thanks Living” and that we all need to maintain an “attitude of gratitude.”
Gordon of Michigan…you’ve been one of the greatest blessings in my life…along with your poetry and thoughtful responses that have helped me grow and see life in a new way! I hope I haven’t embarrassed you by saying so! Just give us a poem or two on the idea of “Thanks Living” and the “attitude of gratitude” ok? 😉
Mark, thank you and keep up the good work. Even though I don’t agree with many things, I still think you’re doing a good job!
Robt November 22, 2005 5:31 am
It looks like a traditional Thanks giving Holiday for me with turkey, cranberry, mashed potato, gravy, biscuits (smothered in butter). many snacks and desserts. Most of all good company to share it.
To all the insidescoop bloggers, have a good holiday. You to Mark………………….
Give Thanks
The Lord provides;
so take what you need
and leave the rest
and give as the Spirit moves you,
To spread the bounty
from near to far.
And give thanks in humble heart
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Thomas McTurkinski November 27, 2005 7:44 pm
Give Thanks
The Lord provides;
so take what you need
and leave the rest
and give as the Spirit moves you,
To spread the bounty
from near to far.
And give thanks in humble heart
for your small part
in the passion play of the great parade,
Knowing there are no small roles,
just confused souls
too bewildered
to know their place in the universe.
Thankful November 27, 2005 7:42 pm
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
~Edward Sandford Martin
Gordon from Bora Bora November 22, 2005 9:20 am
Happy T’Day
Commercial clamor invades
tender sentiment
and the heritage of survival
delineates into clannish feasting,
when fasting should probably
be the metaphysical order of the day.
Plump bellies (not needing to store for the winter) testify
to the American Dream
in gluttonous ritual gone awry
from Pilgrims’ progress
with too much whipped-cream covered pumpkin pie
(and mother’s mince-meat standing by).
Gordon Neumann
11/22/2005
Vicky November 22, 2005 8:29 am
Thanks for those wishes Robt and the same to you! I enjoy and appreciate the input you have here!
What are YOU thankful for?
I personally am thankful for the many blessings and gifts in my life but specifically I am thankful for my two beautiful grandchildren…a 3 1/2 year old amazing grandson and a beautiful granddaughter who will turn 2 on Christmas day.
They are a huge part of my life but of course there are other things and other people that add to my life…including this group of people on this blog. Through the opinions we’ve shared, you’ve all contributed in some way to the overall enjoyment of daily life!
I’ve been here for a little over a year now and am looking forward to the months ahead.
Two expressions that always come to mind at this time of year are that our lives should be lives of “Thanks Living” and that we all need to maintain an “attitude of gratitude.”
Gordon of Michigan…you’ve been one of the greatest blessings in my life…along with your poetry and thoughtful responses that have helped me grow and see life in a new way! I hope I haven’t embarrassed you by saying so! Just give us a poem or two on the idea of “Thanks Living” and the “attitude of gratitude” ok? 😉
Mark, thank you and keep up the good work. Even though I don’t agree with many things, I still think you’re doing a good job!
Robt November 22, 2005 5:31 am
It looks like a traditional Thanks giving Holiday for me with turkey, cranberry, mashed potato, gravy, biscuits (smothered in butter). many snacks and desserts. Most of all good company to share it.
To all the insidescoop bloggers, have a good holiday. You to Mark………………….