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Our Plans for Christmas and Why by Garrison Keillor
(My World December 21, 2023)
So our little trio is going to sea and my New Year’s resolution, as the ship heads back to New York, is to be grateful for life itself and love and friendship…
Topics:
Change
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Christmas
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Generosity
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Humor
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Relationships
Being Alone on Thanksgiving by Katja Vujic / The Cut
(Connections November 22, 2023)
It doesn't have to be miserable…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Coping
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Loneliness
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 18, 2023)
As this season of Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself focused on the importance of remembering…
Topics:
Change
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Disease
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Loss & Grieving
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Memories
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Memory (failing, improving)
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Optimal Aging
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins
(My World November 4, 2023)
Jim revisits a theme introduced in 2020 when it also seemed the news was too grime to be thankful…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Depresson
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Faith
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Family
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Fears, Concerns
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Gratitute
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Holiday Season
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Loneliness
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News
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Others Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 20, 2023)
Is it time for Others Day?…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
Let's Hear it for Thanks Banks! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 25, 2022)
Making daily deposits in a Thanks Bank helps maintain an attitude of gratitude all year long…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Discipline
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Gratitute
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Holiday Season
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Optimal Aging
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Remember to Say Thank You by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 25, 2021)
It's easy to forget to express gratitude…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Relationships
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Words About Giving Thanks compiled by Leona Bergstrom
(My World November 19, 2021)
Thoughts to help us focus on gratitude during Thanksgiving…
Topics:
Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Reflections by Leona Bergstrom
(My World November 12, 2021)
What Piglet taught me about gratittude…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Giving Thanks 2021 by James N. Watkins
(My World November 5, 2021)
Despite pandemic, supply chain crisis…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Contentment, Satsifaction
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COVID-19
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Gratitute
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Thankful Despite Pandemic by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(My World November 25, 2020)
The pandemic can't take away our reasons for being thankful…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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COVID-19
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Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Holidays and Holy Days by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 21, 2020)
Secular and religious traditions contribute to our holiday season…
Topics:
Family
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Gratitute
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History
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Memories
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Religion
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Reflections by Leona Bergstrom
(My World November 20, 2020)
Thinking about Piglet . . . and gratitude…
Topics:
Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving Like No Other by Stu Johnson
(My World November 20, 2020)
Virtual choirs and videos to help us be grateful during a most unusual year…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Music
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Racism and Inequality
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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Voting & Elections
Happy Mother's Day 2020 by James N. Watkins
(Connections May 7, 2020)
A collection of favorite cartoons and columns…
Topics:
Family
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Humor
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Mother's Day
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Relationships
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Tribute, Testimony
Making Deposits in the Blessing Bank by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 28, 2019)
A grateful heart is a great investment…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 31, 2019)
With gratitude for work I love…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Labor Day
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Work
A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 22, 2018)
Contemplating our joys and sorrows as we gather…
Topics:
Contemplation, Insight
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Family
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Grace
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 18, 2018)
It's more than turkey and football…
Topics:
Generosity
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Putting the 'thanks' in Thanksgiving isn't always easy by Ken Potts
(My World November 18, 2018)
Dealing with empty places or a less-than-bountiful table…
Topics:
Coping
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Gratitute
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Holiday Season
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Loneliness
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Loss & Grieving
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Needy People
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
It's a Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 31, 2016)
It's more than an an unforgettable Christmas movie…
Topics:
Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Inspiration
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Movies
Giving Thanks by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 20, 2016)
The question remains: how do we give thanks?
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
A Rabbi and an Actor Give Thanks by David Noreen
(Finance and Legal May 30, 2015)
Lessons from Moses Maimonides and Charlton Heston on giving and thanksgiving…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Charity
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
A Thanskgiving Hymn for a Divided Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 30, 2014)
Focusing on God instead of Ferguson, Missouri…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Birthday Candles on America's Cake by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 1, 2012)
Rambling thoughts as our nation turns 237 years old…
Topics:
Birthdays & Annivesaries
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)
Lessons from the Thanksgiving Leftovers by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 27, 2011)
A recipe for ongoing gratitute&helliup;
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 20, 2011)
Gratitude is based on memory…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Memories
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Marking Time on Veteran's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 13, 2011)
The cadence of a grateful heart…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Valentine's Day
How about a Thanksgiving Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 28, 2010)
Because one day in November just isn't enough…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
It's Still My Home, Sweet Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 4, 2010)
Birthday wishes to a not-so-beautiful America…
Topics:
Gratitute
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Holidays
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July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)
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Tribute, Testimony
Memorial Day Remembered by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments April 25, 2008)
It is unfortunate that we at times need special urging to memorialize those who ought never be forgotten…
Topics:
Armed Forces
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Memorial Day
On Giving Thanks by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 18, 2007)
Thanskgiving Day is one of the grand celebrations of the year, a time to truly give thanks…
Topics:
Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving