Monday, November 19, 2018

We Gather Together (Acoustic hymn, Holiday Sentiments)

Hello Grafted in Readers,

For those living in the USA, this week begins the Holiday season with the observance of national Thanksgiving on Thursday. Already, commercial media are focused on holiday shopping and consumerism, but Black Friday is now a term to describe discounted items rather than just a festive shopping day.

I recently subscribed to the newsletter from the long-running "Saturday Evening Post" periodical, and this one featured an article about dinner conversation for holiday occasions. I am going to present a few of their ideas, but if you can find the article online, do read as it is both informing and entertaining.
This is geared more to Thanksgiving also nicknamed 'turkey day' here in the US.
- Proper ways to cook a turkey: roast, bake, in a baking bag, other.
- Auto maintenance: Driving directions. Use maps, GPS, how often to change oil, etc.
- Sports, holiday edition: College bowl games, NBA, NFL, etc.
- How escrow works: What is escrow, examples, getting started, etc.
- Funny animal photos or other comical Memes.
- That old standby, the weather: rainfall, snow, predictions for winter, etc.

I will be playing piano for diners on Thanksgiving much of the afternoon at the River Crab Restaurant. Dinner is by reservation, which I understand to be fairly full. My wife, son and his bride will all have dinner there after my stint concludes late afternoon. This will be my third year for doing this. No dishes, hurray.

Meantime, Kevod Yeheveh, the Lord's presence be with you in your current season. Thanks for dropping by.

Mellow Rock
David Russell