Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Unlike other holidays, there is no pretentiousness. You can arrive at the host’s home dressed in everyday attire, unencumbered by a load of presents. That’s not to say guests can’t bring a tasty food dish or a bottle of wine for the host, or don your favorite gaudy holiday sweater. Thanksgiving is a day to enjoy great company, wonderful food, and exciting football. What could be better than that?

But before we dive into that plump turkey or carve a slice of a turducken, how about taking a few moments and recount that for which we are thankful? I imagine the pilgrims did so after they arrived at Plymouth Rock and set up housekeeping. No doubt they were thankful that, among other things, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) didn’t submit them to a “pat down” or ask them to surrender their muskets.

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