Happy Thanksgiving

"Do we celebrate Thanksgiving?"

The question was inspired by an observation of purple lights that were festive for the "holiday" season instead of being specifically for Christmas, and the brief example of different traditions that followed.

I suppose a simple "yes" would have sufficed but...

I know the Disney-fied story about Thanksgiving that many grew up with is not the true story. This time of  year can provide much inspiration to learn...

Click here for: "The Thanksgiving Tale We Tell Is a Harmful Lie. As a Native American, I’ve Found a Better Way to Celebrate the Holiday" from time.com

Click here for: "What Does Thanksgiving Mean to Indigenous Peoples?" from indypl.org

We can always learn and we can always be grateful.

Blessed Be...

Love,

T

The Magic Well

Do you think it still works? Walk to it. Let's see...

You push on the old wobbly wooden gate and find that it's lighter in weight than you expected. It swings silently, effortlessly. You breathe in the crisp, cool air and feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet as you approach. Sun illuminates what's left of the few green leaves on the trees and you glimpse golden shards of shimmering light before peering into the vast empty darkness of the depths of the well.

The top rail boards are dry as a bone. You can feel granules of dust finer than sand as your hand brushes across its smooth surface. The leaves dance in the soft breeze. As your eyes close, you feel the warmth of the bright rays against them and you are one with your breath, slow and deep. It's safe here. 

You dare to see the vision, that one secret hope. It freely unfolds in your mind's eye - your deepest wish. The picture becomes more vibrant, stronger, clearer as you allow it. You must say the words now and make it official.

I wish... 

and it is done.

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope it's positively magical!

Love,

T

P.S.

The moment after I created this post, my phone blinged. I looked down at it to see the words, "Jesus... liked your photo." #YouCantMakeThisStuffUp

Crazy Little Thing Called Life

All aboard the crazy train!

I might be losing my grip. There's way too many things to do and not enough time to do them. The dishes are piling up in the sink (nobody wants to see THAT picture) and the suitcases are piling up by the door. I haven't unpacked yet, but need to pack again. I'm STILL not completely sure where I'll be for Thanksgiving and there are seven shows on the horizon to prepare for.

On the bright side...

It was a great disco gig on Friday. (Friday night, and the strip is hot, HOT, Sun gone down and...)

Oops. I launched into a verse of Bad Girls. #SeeWhatIMean

And despite all the craziness and lack of sleep, I'm deeply grateful for the opportunities to do what I do, work with a wonderful cast of fine and talented characters, and fill my days with life and song. 

Have a beautiful time over the holiday everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving. #GobbleGobble

Love,

T

TURKEY DAY!

:)

Sometimes, on Thanksgiving, we go around the table and everyone takes turns saying what they are grateful for. I love that part. That, and the pie.

Here's wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and safe holiday with a lot of laughter and warmth. Happy Thanksgiving!

Namaste,
T