.
If I take a global view of life on planet earth this year? There’s a lot to complain about. But looking closer to home … there’s much to be thankful for.
The simple things.
A roof over my head, a cat on my lap, food on my plate and the love of my life to share them with.
Today…
I choose to focus on that.
.

.
As well as the truly yummy Autumn Sangria I make every year to accompany the turkey.
.

.
I’m thankful for that too.
.

.
And yes, I’m also thankful for all of you. The loyal readers and blog friends who continue to make me smile.
Here’s hoping you have a wonderful day full of things to be thankful for.
❤️
.
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m not very loyal, but I always enjoy when I can be here! May this day bring lots of yummy food, sangria, and sweet memories!
LikeLiked by 2 people
You’re here now.
😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
AWWWWW
LikeLiked by 1 person
I couldn’t agree more on your sentiments even if our cat aint a lap cat.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Technically ours isn’t either… but he is lap adjacent.
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wish I could put a picture into a comment. Gail sleeping, with four cats stretched out on her. Not lap cats, but full body cats. (You get the picture.)
Meanwhile, only one sleeps on me when I am asleep, The rest want me awake and scratching their itches!
LikeLiked by 1 person
All you say is true. I’m wishing I could share that sangria with you, though! I’m thankful and desirous, ha! Enjoy your day, your food and drink and home and husband and cat and outside critters.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s my go to for fall, popular with guests.
Hope whatever you’re drinking today is just as good!
LikeLike
I really miss having room for a bar! Gotta say, I used all my limes yesterday, but I’ve got seltzer water and vodka, frozen berries, tequila, coconut water … I should be able to make something potent if not all that pleasing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Muddle those berries, vodka and seltzer.
👍
LikeLike
I’m on it! lol, at least after 7 am.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Noon for me.
😉
LikeLike
I’m just planning. 🙂 hey, instead of frozen berries, I have orange rinds and reject cranberries. Think I could turn that into a drink?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Might be a little tart, but sure.
LikeLike
Happy Thanksgiving, River. And I made your Autumn Sangria yesterday, too! I’ll toast you today when I have my first sip.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great minds think alike.
Cheers!
🍷
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Thanksgiving from 🇨🇦!
Extra turkey treats for his Lordship. 😛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
Lord Dudley shall receive turkey, but being finicky.. probably won’t eat it.
🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Thanksgiving, Rivergirl!
Deb
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Thanksgiving River! I’m thankful for your daily blog posts, that make me laugh, ponder and question but always a pleasure to read. Hope you, Mr. River and his Lordship have a wonderfully drama free day 🦃.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Spending it with friends instead of family… so, yes!
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sure, but without the OTHER things, you may not appreciate these things. Got to have a comparison or the Yin Yang thing falls apart.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good point!
LikeLike
That Turkey picture is the type I would eat!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So fun!
LikeLike
To have peace with others and yourself, and a happy Thanksgiving, you must give thanks to the good and the bad which may have shown you a better path or give you some needed insight. I am thankful that I have travelled to some interesting places in my younger days and have experienced a few things before settling in for the long run. Happy Thanksgiving!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Being grateful is all about perspective.
❤️
LikeLike
Is fresh ginger the secret of life? (When I visited a friend in Hawaii, she gave me a ginger flower lei, which is as good, in its own way, as the root.)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love ginger! Secret or not…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Thanksgiving!
LikeLiked by 1 person
And to you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
💕
LikeLike
Happy Thanksgiving!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Back at ya!
LikeLike
Happy Thanksgiving!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
And to you as well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I actually debated making a sangria yesterday, but my brandy Old Fashioneds won out. Maybe for Christmas!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Or a Tuesday….
That works too.
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good point. Fruit is healthy anyway!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m thankful for you, too! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person