I’m pretty sure that most of you haven’t written about the best Thanksgiving Day turkey that you’ve ever tasted, but here’s your chance. Holidays evoke memories and emotions so let it all-hang-out! I for one remember the final time that I had Thanksgiving with my mother. I came home that night because one of the boys had a hockey tournament over the weekend. We had a great stuffed turkey and laughed and my brother’s and families were all together but on Friday when I returned from the hockey game there was a phone message from one of my brothers. Our dad was found dead in the morning from an apparent heart attack.
When I wrote about it, I had to distance myself from my emotions.
You go ahead and write about your favorite Thanksgiving or turkey. Was it good just because you and your loved one were together? Or did the turkey turn out to be drier than beef jerky?
Set your timer for 15 minutes and write about it. Those of you who can’t stand the holiday, go ahead write about why you don’t. Enjoy the exercise.
Are you done? Sorry, I didn’t write about it. I picture our family together and find it difficult to write. I guess that I’m just not ready.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Barb
