Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday.
I elaborated on this theme in my Substack column, to which many of you subscribe (for which I am grateful), so I'll not say much more about that other than to wish all of you reading this a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you will get to enjoy time with family and/or friends.
I am mainly stopping by here so I will have at least one entry for the month of November. It is not for lack of material that I have been scarce in this space but, rather, finding -- or making -- the time to write something of interest.
When I do take time to write more, I want to tell you about an unexpected trip I made a few weeks ago to south Arkansas to attend the funeral of a high school friend. I got to see dear friend Kelly and other friends from long ago, and at times I felt guilty enjoying myself as much as I did when it was for such a sad occasion.
But then, I thought, I hope Joe (our friend who passed away) would want it that way -- for old friends to gather and honor his memory, while enjoying each other's company. I'll tell you more later, but it was a reminder of the importance of relationships, whether they are from long ago or newer ones.
I will also be back to tell you about the books I have read this year. I have not added them up, but I believe non-fiction might have outnumbered fiction, which would be unusual for me. More to come on that.
My son-in-law's cancer journey continues. More on that later too, and I would continue to humbly ask for your prayers for him.
Hope all of you enjoy time with those you love over the next few days. I'll be back soon.
5 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving, Bob. I look forward to your book posts. What am I saying.... I look forward to ALL of your posts!
Happy Thanksgiving! I always look forward to your take on books. This year I am not reading nearly as many books as in previous years, of which I can thank "The City of God"
Funerals always leave me with the feeling of why didn’t I tell this person what they meant to me while they were still alive.
Bob, losing two friends in a short period of time is rough. I think it's good to enjoy time time spent with others at a funeral (and surrounding events). Sharing good times, even laughter, I think mirrors love for the the one who has passed. I hope when I go, people will laugh and be happy. Okay... shed some tears, but I hope part of my legacy is that I leave behind a sense of humor and happiness.
I will offer prayers for your SIL Bob.
I have had more good times at funerals than bad times. I firmly believe that funerals are for us, those left behind, and not so much for the deceased. I hope someday my funeral is a raucous affair with lots of laughter.
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