Have A Blessed Thanksgiving

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This old gal…

When it comes to holiday food traditions…is the first to admit…she’s probably not known for anything special…you know like…Grandma Ruth’s famous mashed potatoes…Grandma Em’s cherry kolaches…those delicious baked beans…of that mother of mine…

It’s laughable…but for some reason…62 year old me…feels too young…to be the person with the yearned for yummy foods…most of the adult life…was always lucky enough…to be invited to celebrate at someone else’s table…got to eat…their family treasures…

And so it is…this year…took the easy route…catered the turkey…tators…gravy and dressing…used the extra time…to make some personal favorites…party mix…green bean casserole…delicious cut out cookies…little baby pumpkin breads…and caramelized…baked beans…been making them for years…

And there it was…the realization that this…is tradition…making those tasty goodies…you know…will make that family of yours smile…the ones they talk about…the ones…they request…the ones…they will one day make…like their mama made…when they are a young 62…like her…
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And those daughters of mine…agree…