Comments on: Three Thanksgiving Stories From Turkey

By: Meyer Lemons

Meyer Lemons — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:30:28 +0000

A toast to you Christopher for sharing this story and making us realize that we have to work harder to keep America on course and on target as that “Shining City on the Hill.”
Douglas Ridgeway Meyer,
Pt. Mugu, California

By: Camarillo Dentist

Camarillo Dentist — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:26:30 +0000

A very poignant story. Thank you for sharing it. I liked it so much that I forwarded it to friends and family.
Nettie B.
Camarillo, CA

By: Sandra Hempen

Sandra Hempen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:49:36 +0000

I found this story at http://www.thanksgiving-food-gifts.com/ It is really a wonderfully American story.
A surprise Thanksgiving feast in the French countryside. “Just out of college and eager to travel the world, my friend Malcolm and I decided to move to France In the fall of 1976 and immerse ourselves in the French culture. The two of us took French language courses in a school in Tours, France – a language institute that catered mostly to young adults from countries throughout the world. Like us, most of the other students rented rooms in the homes of local host families who spoke little or no English. It was an unforgettable experience staying with these families. We got to know some of them very well. We learned about their traditions and they learned about ours. In late November, however, we couldn’t help but be reminded of home as we walked the streets and markets of France and saw no pumpkins, no harvest decor, no turkeys. One evening, we were invited over for dinner by one of the host families. When we arrived and they opened the door to their home, we were taken completely by surprise to see a full Thanksgiving celebration feast awaiting us. The parents and children were dressed up as Pilgrims and Indians. They served us roasted turkey, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. It was a slice of home away from home, and one of the most unique and memorable Thanksgivings I’ve ever had.”
— Bob Cole
Camarillo, California

By: William R. Cumming

William R. Cumming — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:58:53 +0000

What many see in the American story is the potential for freedom to allow achievement. The reality often far different. Question is why that equation is so out of balance now and perhaps forever?

By: Clinton J. Andersen

Clinton J. Andersen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:43:05 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving.