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A Thanksgiving Fable
Posted On 2011-11-23 , 12:09 PM
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Dear Diary,
Can't you see it now... the hungry cat wringing his paws in anticipation and the grinning little mouse so pleased with himself for having escaped the trap. ^.^
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A Thanksgiving Fable
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It was a hungry pussy cat,
upon Thanksgiving morn,
And she watched a thankful little mouse,
that ate an ear of corn.
"If I ate that thankful little mouse,
how thankful he should be,
When he has made a meal himself,
to make a meal for me!
"Then with his thanks for having fed,
and his thanks for feeding me,
With all his thankfulness inside,
how thankful I shall be!"
Thus mused the hungry pussy cat,
upon Thanksgiving Day;
But the little mouse had overheard
and declined (with thanks) to stay.
~ Oliver Herford
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The First Thanksgiving
Posted On 2011-11-02 , 10:40 AM
Dear Diary:
The Pilgrims and their benefactors from Massasoit's tribe feasted for several days at the first Thanksgiving. It was a time of plenty, but the days before that harvest were far different. Five grains of corn was the daily ration during that desperate time.
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The Legend - Five Grains of Corn
 Legend says that the Pilgrims placed five grains of corn beside each plate on the first Thanksgiving Day so they wouldn't forget. The corn also reminded them of difficult days on the tiny Mayflower and of a time when there were only seven healthy colonists to care for the sick.
Some people still follow the tradition established that first Thanksgiving and use their left-over candy corn to demonstrate their thriftyness and humble beginings. They say each grain of corn has a special significance.
- The first reminds us to be thankful because the earth is good and our land is free.
- The second acknowledges Indians who befriended the Pilgrims and helped them survive their first winter.
- The third stands for our own courage and how it helps us to do great things for others and for ourselves.
- The fourth is to give thanks to the Pilgrims who came to the New World and established a land of religious freedom.
- The fifth stands for our gratitude which leads to joy. That joy leads us to a renewed commitment to family and country.
Then and now, America is grateful for the countless ways Native Americans have enriched our country. We are especially grateful to those who have served and continue to serve in our nation's military. The names of many Native Americans are listed among our business leaders, educators, and legislators.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Count your blessings!
Posted On 2011-10-31 , 6:31 PM
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Dear Diary:
Today we have mighty expectations even for the little things. When you think about it, it’s a bit of a miracle that we rarely give a thought as to who grows the pumpkins and corn, but we expect them to be there when we want them. So, on Thanksgiving, give a thought to the mighty little expectations of the founders and count your blessings. Have a great holiday!
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Something else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving —
A FRIEND
There is no greater blessing
Than an understanding friend
Who’s there in times of trouble
And on whom we can depend —
Who shares our happy moments
And brightens cloudy days,
A friend who’s slow to criticize
But quick to offer praise,
A friend who knows the faults we have
But loves us as we are —
Of all the blessings life can bring,
A friend’s the best by far!
~Amanda Bradley
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