Thanksgiving

[helwen]

As another friend said, despite the history of the U.S. Thanksgiving, we do enjoy certain present aspects of the holiday. Spending time with family, eating good food, and most importantly, giving thanks for all the many blessings in our lives. Good friends, family, shelter, an interesting life, things to learn and things to do. There are many problems in the world, but still there is much to be thankful for.

The extended Gray family gathering has already happened this past Saturday. We were only there for about 1-1/2 hours unfortunately, as we had a choral obligation that day, but still chatted and had a fine dinner -- no time for dessert, but I don't miss most of it that much. Picked up Eli and then met in Springfield for warmup and carpooling. The cathedral has terrible parking. Friends of ours, one of whom is in our choral group, were renewing their marriage vows -- 20 years :) Nice little service, and the cathedral has great sound. We sang a couple of song during the service, and a couple afterward just for fun. Retired to their house for a little party, drove Eli home and then eventually got home ourselves.

Sunday was more leisurely for the first part of the day, then rehearsal in the evening. Kung fu on Monday and Wednesday, also chiropractic appts.

Door stretches continue to be my friend, I expect that to be a permanent feature. Also a particular type of leg lift that works the sartorius and some other muscles on the inside of the thigh -- important if you do activities where one might tend to mostly use the outside leg muscles, because the muscles can get stronger than the inside ones and pull the patella off track. Trust me, this is _not_ something you want.

Today we'll be cooking a turkey -- got one from a local farm. Farm stuff still has to be done, so likely at some point today will be more work loading and delivering hay. But at some point there will be dinner and some leisure time :)

To those who celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving, may you have a wonderful day. To everyone, may there be much in your life to be thankful for!

Comments

[lady-jade-01.livejournal.com]

"Also a particular type of leg lift that works the sartorius and some other muscles on the inside of the thigh -- important if you do activities where one might tend to mostly use the outside leg muscles, because the muscles can get stronger than the inside ones and pull the patella off track."

Could you show me that one Saturday night?

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!