Sanctifying Gratitude
byThanksgiving isn’t so much about turkey as it is celebrating some things we often take for granted: family, traditions, and food.
Editorial
‘Tis the Season
by‘Tis the season y’all. ‘Tis the season to be grateful, right? But here’s the thing: around this time of year I start to get down.
Abbey and Turkey
byI’ve been thinking about Edward Abbey and Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for my loved ones. I’m thankful for my community. I’m thankful for shelter and good food and a safe place to live.
For These Things
byFor the language to share my story. For the healing and resilient power of black love.
The Culture of Real Food
byAs Thanksgiving nears, I have been thinking about food. We live in an age and place that has nearly completed the commodification of food.
Probability and Perfection
byGiving Thanks
for Broken Bread
Thunder crumbles, stale bread
through worn hands. He breaks
The Fourth Thursday of November
byApple pie sometimes speaks To us of mother love or patriotism My tongue usually takes the message without second thought.
Thanks Aren’t Enough
byThis is part of our Voices of Thanksgiving series. You can find all the stories and reflections of gratitude here. [separator type=”thin”] Thanksgiving is here once again;…
What Does it Mean to Say Thank You?
byThis is my first American Thanksgiving since coming home from my two years in West Africa. Of course I am grateful for hot showers, infrastructure and nutritious and delicious food.
Gramercy
byThis is part of our Voices of Thanksgiving series. You can find all the stories and reflections of gratitude here. [separator type=”thin”] Trees singing wind-songs over shouting…