Other than a single string of orange lights draped over the hedge in front of the house, the rest of our decorations are inside. October 1st, the strings of lights go up in the foyer along with a Pumpkin Snoopy. November 1st ( the day after Halloween and what my brother told our girls was “October thirty-tooth), all things Halloween get put away and the Turkey Lights go up in the foyer. It doesn’t take much to figure out what’s next ... yep, on Friday, the turkey lights get put away for another year and the ton of Chanukah decorations come out.
My wife has even managed to find holiday neckerchiefs that get tied around the neck of a stone cat that sits on the front porch.
Time to annoy the folks “up north” ... after I hit POST, I’m going to go swim laps in our pool (not heated)! I hope everyone out there in our running community has the warmest of holidays.
Terrell, I subscribe to your “wonderful”publication because your perspective on all things, “Running & Being” is so poignant, mature & joyful... many times, all beautifully blended together as is today’s Thanksgiving message!
Thank you for always setting the right tone and stepping up as you so frequently do. We are lucky to have you share so much of your “personal”take with us and that added value makes reading you and your followers comments
Just another perspective…I always put my Christmas decorations up before thanksgiving. Certainly not November 1st, but sometime before thanksgiving. But please understand that this is my way of being able to slow down and enjoy thanksgiving with my family. Thanksgiving day is at our house with Greg’s family, and the weekend after thanksgiving we spend with my dad. My husband and son own grocery stores, so thanksgiving is definitely not a 4 day weekend for them. They get half a day off for thanksgiving, and a full day off at Christmas. Anyway, I do not want to spend the weekend after thanksgiving taking down thanksgiving decorations and putting up Christmas decorations. Instead, I spend it eating and playing games with my family. And if you wait until the next weekend, well we’re practically to Christmas and in the bustle of shopping and Christmas parties. Anyway, it’s just a different view of what is happening for some people. Putting it up ahead of time is my way of getting to really appreciate thanksgiving and enjoy my family!!
I have a routine for fall/ winter decorations. Fall starts on or about Oct 1 with standard pumpkins, corn stalks and hay bales. One week before Halloween those decorations come out. November 1st “ish” Halloween comes down and thanksgiving goes up. Friday after they come down and fall decor is removed. Christmas decorations go up that weekend after much rearranging of boxes in storage. I do not care for the regression of start dates of commercial holiday sale, movies and the like.
Trail run tomorrow morning to start the holiday right. Happy holidays to all.
Love Planes Trains & Automobiles... Lowe’s had Christmas decorations out in September and was playing Christmas music. When will the madness stop?!? Lol. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I completely agree with you about Thanksgiving. It has its downsides--stressful for many people, centered around food (which can be extremely difficult for many)--but it's also a holiday everyone can share, and it can be customized to anybody's traditions.
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for the nod to Home for the Holidays--directed by Jodie Foster and also featuring Anne Bancroft and Claire Danes--one of the best movies about the travails of spending the holidays with your dysfunctional family-- who you love in spite of it all...One of my all time favorites.
After decades in health care, I retired from my hospital job this past summer. This is the first time In many years that I have been able to spend extended time with my family at Thanksgiving. I do hope that readers will remember those who keep working through the holidays and be thankful for their hard work and dedication.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Beautiful in day in the PacNW. No, life does not revolve around the holidays. Every day you are alive is a day for celebration and appreciation. :)
Terrell. . . I am reading Tuesday with Morrieie off and on when I get a chance.
Compliment intended. . .did you know your writing is much like Mitch Albom??
I can cope with the early decorations. Early sales (Christmas at Costco started in September), is annoying, but I shrug it off. What drives me insane is the Christmas music!!! I like it, but not starting on November 1. That is 2 months of the same music over and over again. It loses its charm.
Other than a single string of orange lights draped over the hedge in front of the house, the rest of our decorations are inside. October 1st, the strings of lights go up in the foyer along with a Pumpkin Snoopy. November 1st ( the day after Halloween and what my brother told our girls was “October thirty-tooth), all things Halloween get put away and the Turkey Lights go up in the foyer. It doesn’t take much to figure out what’s next ... yep, on Friday, the turkey lights get put away for another year and the ton of Chanukah decorations come out.
My wife has even managed to find holiday neckerchiefs that get tied around the neck of a stone cat that sits on the front porch.
Time to annoy the folks “up north” ... after I hit POST, I’m going to go swim laps in our pool (not heated)! I hope everyone out there in our running community has the warmest of holidays.
Terrell, I subscribe to your “wonderful”publication because your perspective on all things, “Running & Being” is so poignant, mature & joyful... many times, all beautifully blended together as is today’s Thanksgiving message!
Thank you for always setting the right tone and stepping up as you so frequently do. We are lucky to have you share so much of your “personal”take with us and that added value makes reading you and your followers comments
I love Planes, Trains & Automobiles so much. Truly a classic.
Just another perspective…I always put my Christmas decorations up before thanksgiving. Certainly not November 1st, but sometime before thanksgiving. But please understand that this is my way of being able to slow down and enjoy thanksgiving with my family. Thanksgiving day is at our house with Greg’s family, and the weekend after thanksgiving we spend with my dad. My husband and son own grocery stores, so thanksgiving is definitely not a 4 day weekend for them. They get half a day off for thanksgiving, and a full day off at Christmas. Anyway, I do not want to spend the weekend after thanksgiving taking down thanksgiving decorations and putting up Christmas decorations. Instead, I spend it eating and playing games with my family. And if you wait until the next weekend, well we’re practically to Christmas and in the bustle of shopping and Christmas parties. Anyway, it’s just a different view of what is happening for some people. Putting it up ahead of time is my way of getting to really appreciate thanksgiving and enjoy my family!!
I have a routine for fall/ winter decorations. Fall starts on or about Oct 1 with standard pumpkins, corn stalks and hay bales. One week before Halloween those decorations come out. November 1st “ish” Halloween comes down and thanksgiving goes up. Friday after they come down and fall decor is removed. Christmas decorations go up that weekend after much rearranging of boxes in storage. I do not care for the regression of start dates of commercial holiday sale, movies and the like.
Trail run tomorrow morning to start the holiday right. Happy holidays to all.
Love Planes Trains & Automobiles... Lowe’s had Christmas decorations out in September and was playing Christmas music. When will the madness stop?!? Lol. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
i saw that movie home for the holidays last year! i thought it was pretty good.
I completely agree with you about Thanksgiving. It has its downsides--stressful for many people, centered around food (which can be extremely difficult for many)--but it's also a holiday everyone can share, and it can be customized to anybody's traditions.
so much fun and worthwhile! Happy Thanksgiving ALL❗️♥️❗️
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for the nod to Home for the Holidays--directed by Jodie Foster and also featuring Anne Bancroft and Claire Danes--one of the best movies about the travails of spending the holidays with your dysfunctional family-- who you love in spite of it all...One of my all time favorites.
After decades in health care, I retired from my hospital job this past summer. This is the first time In many years that I have been able to spend extended time with my family at Thanksgiving. I do hope that readers will remember those who keep working through the holidays and be thankful for their hard work and dedication.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Beautiful in day in the PacNW. No, life does not revolve around the holidays. Every day you are alive is a day for celebration and appreciation. :)
Terrell. . . I am reading Tuesday with Morrieie off and on when I get a chance.
Compliment intended. . .did you know your writing is much like Mitch Albom??
I can cope with the early decorations. Early sales (Christmas at Costco started in September), is annoying, but I shrug it off. What drives me insane is the Christmas music!!! I like it, but not starting on November 1. That is 2 months of the same music over and over again. It loses its charm.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!