"Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence." - Erma Bombeck

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Thanksgiving. A day to take the time to reflect on the abundance and blessings in our lives, that is, if one can hear the quiet above the deafening, constant din of chatter, giggles, and chaos of family get-togethers. Energizing for some and draining for others, depending somewhat on personal style preferences. Maintaining periodic reconnection with family is important. I often wonder if there are any quiet, calm families out there? Reminds me of the contrast in families in the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". I watched this movie earlier in the week. Wonder if it was timed to coincide with the beginning of holiday family get-togethers? It is certainly a good choice!!! Lara, Narhan, and Adia just left after an early "mini-Christmas" gift exchange for Cara and Cara from North Carolina. Gift giving and cookie baking and decoration kept the evening in a swirl of activity. Now they have gone and it is SO quiet...prelude to a full day to come.