Because it really is personal…

The Cure

Lying around all day
with some strange new deep blue
weekend funk, I’m not really asleep
when my sister calls
to say she’s just hung up
from talking with Aunt Bertha
who is 89 and ill but managing
to take care of Uncle Frank
who is completely bed ridden.
Aunt Bert says
it’s snowing there in Arkansas,
on Catfish Lane, and she hasn’t been
able to walk out to their mailbox.
She’s been suffering
from a bad case of the mulleygrubs.
The cure for the mulleygrubs,
she tells my sister,
is to get up and bake a cake.
If that doesn’t do it, put on a red dress.

–Ginger Andrews (from Hurricane Sisters)

So this Sunday before Thanksgiving, think about Aunt Bert and how she’ll celebrate Thanksgiving! And how about YOU?

1. What is your cure for the “mulleygrubs”?

Good music, productive activity, laughing at something ridiculous

2. Where will you be for Thanksgiving?
RIght here. CJ will be here Tuesday, Terry’s parents on Wednesday, and my brother and family Friday. You’ll be able to find me in the kitchen or playing billiards with #4.

3. What foods will be served? Which are traditional for your family?
Deep Fried Turkey (not traditional at all, first time ever) smoked ham, MIL’s stellar dressing, greens from Uncle Jerry’s Green Patch, assorted other vegs, FIL’s sweet potato pies.

4. How do you feel about Thanksgiving as a holiday?

I think it’s my favorite…good food! No gift-giving obligations! You just eat and spend time with family.

5. In this season of Thanksgiving, what are you grateful for?
Terry’s continued employment, and that in his work, he’s able to provide jobs for about 400 other people. My family’s good health and sound minds, and a nice big convection oven!