Thanks for the memories...

turkey day 2012...without halloween this year, i find it hard to believe thanksgiving is here...i was in line at fairway a few days ago...lost in thought at check-out...and there they were...so close...the foil-wrapped chocolate turkeys...i was sure that if i gave into temptation and bought one or two with the intention of giving them away...that this would never happen...i would inhale them before i hit the first traffic light...but they did remind me of childhood thanksgivings...i seem to remember the day was always cold and i was in feetie pj's in front of the tv...watching the parade...the aroma spilling out of the kitchen, warm and soothing...excited that my family would be there in a few short hours...a large hug from my aunt sharyn as she happily put a foil-wrapped chocolate turkey in my small hands...the smile plastered on my face knowing chanukah was just around the corner...this year as thanksgiving arrives, with chanukah and christmas closing in, i feel somewhat guilty...we have been blessed in being spared the wrath of hurricane sandy...this is such a difficult time for so many...it is only right that we offer some prayer, however we believe, tomorrow for those who need it and so much more...and yes, this year, i am truly thankful...but i may have to hit fairway...the chocolate turkey is calling...