Happy Thanksgiving! We'll have a relatively quiet day here at Bedlam Manor, since extended family is all far away today. It's a good day to try our first "natural" turkey (from Whole Foods). I'm not sure we've ever eaten a turkey without the usual manufacturer's infusion of salt and chemicals, so today's feast is a little experimental.
Our menu today includes turkey with herbs, cornbread dressing, cranberry-orange relish, sweet potatoes, and homemade biscuits. The dessert bar will feature pumpkin pie, caramel-glazed apple cake, and chocolate cake (per college daughter's request). We're getting help to eat the sweets from some friends who are dopping by later for coffee and calories.
We'll also pause to think of others in need. The Star of Hope Mission is busy this week feeding the homeless and the hungry. They deserve our support and could use a quick and easy online donation from you too.
Thanksgiving Day wouldn't be complete without pausing to give thanks for the members of our armed forces and their families, and their willingness to sacrifice on our behalf. Here are a few easy ways to show your own gratitude with a quick donation:
• Fisher House Foundation
• Wounded Warrior Project
• Disabled American Veterans
• USO