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Recently, I was talking with a friend who lives in the United Kingdom. He asked me "What does Thanksgiving celebrate?" I responded by saying that in the 1st grade, I was told that it was the first meal that the Pilgrims shared with the Native Americans. Days later, I realized that I didn't answer his question completely. The First Thanksgiving, which took place in Plymouth, MA in 1621, was a meal that celebrated the autumn harvest. Today, it is the one of the few days of year that we pause our busy schedules to spend time with family and friends.
It is also a time to give thanks...
Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 23. This year, I will be visiting my mother & sister in my hometown of Erie, PA... It's a 10-hour drive from Boston, so on my way there, I'll have plenty of time to contemplate all the things I have to be thankful for... I'm thankful for my health, because without that, I would have nothing. I'm thankful for my family & friends, because they're always there for me. I'm thankful for music because I know that I could not live without it. I'm thankful that I discovered an art that I'm passionate about, which is the reason I get out of bed every morning. I'm thankful that I have such a unique job; one that both pays well and allows me the freedom to make the time to pursue my creative goals. And, I'm thankful that so many of you are interested in my work; knowing that is what motivates me to continue creating beadwork each day:)
What are you most thankful for?
Even though I'll be away from my computer until Sunday, I won't be away from my beadwork. I've packed my pencil-box full of seed beads to keep me occupied while I'm gone. I'm not going to start working on my latest piece which features Julie & Tawny just yet. I'm going to bring a few other little projects instead. Here's a quick peek:
I'm not sure what I'm going to work on; I'll decide when the time comes. But, I know that when I return, I'll have something new to show you:)