How did you spend your Thanksgiving?

A message from Maine:

“We went on Zoom – 23 of us – and had a virtual, let’s catch up and ‘welcome to the family’ Thanksgiving.  We called in from Maine, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, six states and about ten cities and towns overall, and we ‘talked shop.’ 

“Who are you dating? Did you eat yet? How’s the new baby? Whose dog is that? Are you still employed?

A message from Maryland:

“The two of us are both dealing with ‘pre-existing condition’ issues, so we went really low-key.

“We had two neighbors over – orphans from other Thanksgiving celebrations that had been cancelled – and we spread out on three tables between our apartment building’s hallway, our living room, and our dining room.  I provided the food, and we all had a great time.  A new Thanksgiving tradition for everybody.

A message from Virginia:

“We did something really differently this year.  Afraid of gathering in a small, cramped apartment, two families met in a park, exchanged deserts and side dishes, and took the donations back to our own families.

“The food was great.  I was so happy to have six dishes to pass around instead of my measly three.  My husband loved it.”

A message from Massachusetts:

“We had a really small crowd, just the four of us.  My husband, one of his sons, me, and my son.  And, no animals.

“I’m a private chef, and I had made all of my Thanksgiving deliveries the day before.  We didn’t eat until about 6:30, but that was fine.

“I served turkey, homemade cranberry sauce – pulverized Clementine oranges are my secret ingredient – mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and pumpkin pie. I always add sausage to my stuffing for the Turkey.  It was a big hit. Fun but to be honest, I’m glad it’s over.”