tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post7584266970903140989..comments2023-11-06T19:32:54.152-05:00Comments on Cricket And Porcupine: Thanksgiving Comes FirstCrickethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07584174478393760131noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-85024638843228320902010-11-24T17:47:15.298-05:002010-11-24T17:47:15.298-05:00I am so late to the party, but am so glad that I m...I am so late to the party, but am so glad that I made it. Andy from Andy's Place sent me over and just like Hilary, "You made me smile, laugh and cry..." THIS was MY family growing up. I was so very blessed. Even the smell of coffee is still so strong in my memory. My kids are not Four. They range from 12 to 19 but I hope they remember Thanksgiving in just the same way. At least as close as my husband and I can recreate it. I have to link to this post, just so that I can come back and visit it next Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for describing something that lives on in at least some of the population. (I have to also mention that the Jello salad, pie and Turkey Sandwiches were just the same... but MY grandparents were born in Quebec, Canada and you'd have to imagine your entire Thanksgiving spoken with a VERY french accent! I am 45 years old and was lucky enough to have my grandparents until just a few years ago. They were 91 and 92 when they died within months of each other. I hope they look down on my family now and smile with satisfaction that we are passing the traditions on correctly and completely as they did for us. Thank you so much again. A VERY Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from me and mine.)Lemon Standhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963800782047571734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-40180600355773185682010-11-20T13:28:47.838-05:002010-11-20T13:28:47.838-05:00Hey, Cricket!
The question was more of the metaph...Hey, Cricket!<br /><br />The question was more of the metaphysical/metaphorical type, but I'm glad to know that you still have your literal one. Makes the memory more solid, somehow, doesn't it?<br /><br />Yes, I would love to go back and meet your Nana (though I feel I know her). Am now trying to remember where everyone sat all those years ago...<br />Thanks for the memories.<br />Cheers!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-36118065368904413232010-11-19T06:40:28.536-05:002010-11-19T06:40:28.536-05:00ds -
It occurs to me that you may have meant you...ds - <br /><br />It occurs to me that you may have meant your question literally. If so, my answer is this: The dining room set had eight tall ladderback chairs, which were reserved for the adults. <i>My</i> chair was a small, squarebacked chair from the kitchen corner that my grandfather had bought at a yard sale, refinished, and recaned.<br /><br />I still have it. ;-)Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584174478393760131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-63740909611058140212010-11-19T06:21:08.784-05:002010-11-19T06:21:08.784-05:00Hi ds -
My chair was at my Nana's right hand...Hi ds - <br /><br />My chair was at my Nana's right hand. Always. Several of my earliest posts are about her, should you wish to meet her. I'm sure you'll see the significance of it all.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />- CCrickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584174478393760131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-16966943185350774822010-11-19T00:24:16.723-05:002010-11-19T00:24:16.723-05:00You were raised wisely--what a wonderful post (how...You were raised wisely--what a wonderful post (how did I miss it *head smack*). I only want to know: which chair was yours? You were at my childhood's Thanksgiving table, right down to the creamed onions and jello salad (but ours was lemon with carrots & pineapple inside). Pie, sandwiches, oh yes.<br /><br />So I am firmly on your "side." First comes Halloween, then <b>Thanksgiving</b> and after that comes Christmas. No shopping on Black Friday on principle. No decorating, no red and green, until December.<br />Wonderfully evoked, wonderfully written. Your Grandpa would be proud. This year, one of the things I am thankful for is you.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-38409954684275896602010-11-15T04:56:33.622-05:002010-11-15T04:56:33.622-05:00This is wonderful. Truly deserving of post of the...This is wonderful. Truly deserving of post of the week and doing great justice to Suldog's proclamation.<br /><br />Thank you, Cricket.Sandrahttp://addhumorandfaith.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-5088133211271426702010-11-12T18:03:13.348-05:002010-11-12T18:03:13.348-05:00Suldog sent me here and I am thrilled hat he did. ...Suldog sent me here and I am thrilled hat he did. This is truly an inspired piece of writing that brought to life a ceremony that is not a part of my life.<br />Brilliant!Moanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930281883709871326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-34398911288640128562010-11-11T10:12:56.882-05:002010-11-11T10:12:56.882-05:00I can totally understand why you received the POTW...I can totally understand why you received the POTW award for this! It evoked such love and warmth that I felt I was there experiencing your memories right next to you. Can I come to your house for Thanksgiving?? :-)<br /><br />Nice to meet you by the way ~ I'll be back!<br /><br />In fact, I'm going to add this post to my "Latest and Greatest" page as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-6888451063138723782010-11-10T21:04:51.242-05:002010-11-10T21:04:51.242-05:00What great memories you brought back for me. Our ...What great memories you brought back for me. Our childhoods and loving Thanksgiving are similar. Only thing is... I still love Jello salad :-)<br /><br />Congrats on this well deserved POTW. I'm supporting Suldog's Thanksgiving Comes First effort and this this is a perfect addition to why it's so important.<br /><br />I salute you! jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-87120256871066729092010-11-10T20:01:43.506-05:002010-11-10T20:01:43.506-05:00Beautiful.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, a...Beautiful.<br /><br />Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and my birthday to boot. I love being with family, the wonderful food, the laughter and best of all, not having to buy presents.<br /><br />Congratulations on a well-deserved POTW.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-40075083880889945442010-11-10T17:04:22.719-05:002010-11-10T17:04:22.719-05:00Terrific post, superbly written. I started out hun...Terrific post, superbly written. I started out hungry but I swear, by the time I got to your Friday breakfast, I had to undo my pants. And I hadn't eaten a thing except your words.Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-64775679323272741452010-11-10T08:19:09.549-05:002010-11-10T08:19:09.549-05:00I don't even know what to say, except thanks t...I don't even know what to say, except thanks to my namesake, Hilary, for awarding you the POTW, which got me over here......<br />This was beautiful beyond description, and you are surely a fantastic writer.<br />Bravo.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-35430490909411172472010-11-10T07:35:16.367-05:002010-11-10T07:35:16.367-05:00A lovely post and well deserved of POTW. Congrats...A lovely post and well deserved of POTW. Congrats!<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-39123738698279813602010-11-10T07:30:54.114-05:002010-11-10T07:30:54.114-05:00A totally awesome story Cricket and one that reson...A totally awesome story Cricket and one that resonats with me personally as it so reminds me of my own Thanksgiving weekends as a child with my own sets of grandparents. <br /><br />I can taste the jello salad because my grandmother served that too!<br /><br />Congrats on POTW!<br />JaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-90064743047338488682010-11-10T04:26:31.833-05:002010-11-10T04:26:31.833-05:00What awesome holiday memories! Nutmeg, sage and c...What awesome holiday memories! Nutmeg, sage and coffee...yes. I too remember those smells. And the gathering together.....at one table...saying Grace!!! Pie for breakfast...yes!! Don't forget to pass the whip cream.<br />And I too remember jello salads fondly. Ha!! I still love them!<br />Thanks for this wonderful post and the view into your holiday celebrations.<br />Congrats on your POTW! Well deserved!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-24509917107504572422010-11-10T02:45:33.030-05:002010-11-10T02:45:33.030-05:00I myself remember fondly at all times celebrations...I myself remember fondly at all times celebrations or holidays in my family, detail by detail, the scents and sounds, just like in your beautifully narrated recollection. Mostly Christmas, as in my part of the world Thanksgiving is not celebrated. However I grew to love that holiday while I lived in North Carolina.<br />This was truly beautifully written and well deserved of POTW win. Congratulations.;)<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-20388561305188324232010-11-10T01:41:28.074-05:002010-11-10T01:41:28.074-05:00This was the best post to help explain the love I ...This was the best post to help explain the love I have for Thanksgiving that I have ever read. Wonderful!<br /><br />Congrats on POTW - well deserved! Now I'm energized for the big day. I think I need to start now on some baked goods that can be frozen...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-77569559406350980672010-11-10T01:08:40.795-05:002010-11-10T01:08:40.795-05:00Cricket, I forgot to mention this. But, with your...Cricket, I forgot to mention this. But, with your permission, I'd like to repost this on Thanksgiving Day (with proper accreditation), or just drop a link as a Thanksgiving Day post.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-34289894291356344762010-11-10T01:03:36.505-05:002010-11-10T01:03:36.505-05:00Such a beautiful post and beautiful message. You ...Such a beautiful post and beautiful message. You brought me back to my own childhood memories when Thankgiving was it's own special holiday and not something to just get through so that we could get on to the Christmas festivities. <br /><br />Well deserved as Hilary's POTWSusie @ A Slice of My Lifehttp://asliceofmylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-65565760877212977362010-11-09T10:56:22.684-05:002010-11-09T10:56:22.684-05:00Truly beautiful. I have given you a blog award ove...Truly beautiful. I have given you a blog award over at my blog. Come on over and see...<br />http://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217282962233011656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-1523488834190333212010-11-08T09:28:59.095-05:002010-11-08T09:28:59.095-05:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post. I am so gla...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post. I am so glad Suldog urged us all to come over. Just a wonderful post. <br /><br />Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It brings up such warm memories. And you are right, the SMELLS of heaven!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-20227901526243574212010-11-07T18:16:39.370-05:002010-11-07T18:16:39.370-05:00::Eyes well up::
This was beautifully written. A...::Eyes well up::<br /><br />This was beautifully written. Amazing. :)<br /><br />This post gave me chills, warmed my heart, and brought a tear to my eye.<br /><br />~BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-54698983506480345172010-11-07T12:19:13.452-05:002010-11-07T12:19:13.452-05:00This evoked about forty years of Thanksgiving memo...This evoked about forty years of Thanksgiving memories for me, most melding into a single sense of love and loss and family, and a longing to relive some of those days gone by.<br /><br />Well written, and yes, Thanksgiving should be more than a single day of bloating ourselves. We do have so much to be thankful for, it should take a whole lot longer to express it.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-13936623737047615222010-11-07T06:37:53.953-05:002010-11-07T06:37:53.953-05:00This was perfect! I smiled all the way through and...This was perfect! I smiled all the way through and will forever picture "somnolent walruses" on the sofa after Thanksgiving dinner!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041802843110274347.post-77732937944196101832010-11-06T23:45:07.702-04:002010-11-06T23:45:07.702-04:00This is so very beautiful, with incredible details...This is so very beautiful, with incredible details and descriptions that make me feel as though I am right there with you in your memories. <br /><br />One part of Thanksgiving that is with my family year-round is the tradition of pie: if there is leftover pie, you may have a slice for breakfast. My family ate through 4 pumpkin pies just this past week. (I had 2 pieces.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com