No matter what - we all have lots to be Thankful about!

I started to write this last night and thanks to a computer’s normal behavior the whole thing trashed and now here I am starting from scratch again. Let’s try one more time.

Last night both of my children (both in their 30′s) were headed home for the holiday and I was sitting here writing this blog with my wife/partner sitting next to me on the couch. Reflecting on last night and the interesting day we have had today I can truly say it doesn’t get much better.’

Today, we deep fried a turkey for the first time.  While this may sound simple, safely deep frying a turkey (i.e. not starting an oil fire or blowing up the garage) involved a 6′ ladder, 5 gallons of peanut oil, a homemade pulley system, 3 men and a dog (Kathie and my daughter happily watched from inside in front of the fireplace).  The clear key to success is careful planning and simple common sense and, I’m happy to report, we all enjoyed a wonderfully moist, flavorful turkey (and as my daughter exclaimed in shock, not at all greasy!).  

Even though Michigan has had a difficult economy this year and the TV chefs have grossly overestimated the time needed to deep fry a turkey, we have tons to say thanks for!

For the dinner I’ve just finished, for the family I’ve shared the meal with and for every soldier who has ever served our country and for those serving today I am truly thankful!

Bless each and every one of you and may you also enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving.

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