Thursday, November 27, 2014

Give Thanks, Give Thanks, Give Thanks

our pretty table

Of course there was a an immense amount of mess, unseen here.


And merely hinted at here, but of course by the end of the night, the happy chaos had spread everywhere. Happiness itself had spread too. I enjoy my daughters and our friends very much. The turkey was especially good this year. Even my mom, who doesn't really like meat, said it was delicious. My first attempt at homemade cranberries went very well, as did the grilled asparagus, and my friend Ellen's homemade chutney was a wonderful and different addition.

 But the friends have gone home; the daughters and my mom are asleep. The dishwasher is running its second load, and the greasy roasting pan and cutting board are congealing in a far corner.

I'm having one of those nights when I could sit here forever and stare out at the dark water.


5 comments:

Ms. Moon said...

Your pictures are feasts for my eyes. I am not kidding. How beautiful!

Mel said...

You set such a lovely table. I'm glad for your happy chaos, and the friends and family around you. I hope when you are staring out at the dark water you are feeling at peace.
xo

Suz said...

I just loved that last line

glad you found peace and merriment and thankfulness
you've had some kind of year
blessings to you

Suz said...

I just loved that last line

glad you found peace and merriment and thankfulness
you've had some kind of year
blessings to you

37paddington said...

Glad the day was lovely. The good thing about long nights is that eventually morning comes. Hugs.