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The Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is the time for us to give a thought or two about life and reflect on blessings great allowing us to live, a special day for thanks— to introspect. But my attention’s drawn another way, as food takes center stage again this year, with recipes and dishes that display excess amidst a festive atmosphere. We work all day creating surplus food. To stuff our stomachs seems to be the aim, beyond capacity as if its good. To feast and swill again, it seems a shame. Next year I’ll stop, be different from times past, and give this day a tribute with a fast.

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/22/2018 2:54:00 PM

To feast on this Thanksgiving Day, yes- many are participating in this activity. For those that have enough, they should give thanks indeed. To be blessed with so much, for many don't have any. This time of year, along with each and every day- it is good to reflect on the many blessings that surround us. I can't help but smile while reading the end. To fast, yes we usually say this after a big meal. Happy Thanksgiving my friend. :) Brandy

Brandy Nicole
Date: 11/23/2018 1:52:00 PM

How thoughtful of you to help. You are so kind and caring. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy

Gerald Greene
Date: 11/23/2018 6:04:00 AM

I read last week that a 72 hour fast is healthy. Most in the world overeat, while some are left hungry. I met a refugee 2 weeks ago who had no food because her husband spent money on beer. Another poor woman had given her 50 lbs. of rice. I met her when delivering a donated bed. She is now being looked after by volunteers.