'And I Thank You"

Sam and Dave sing "And I Thank You" (1969), a great gospel-influenced soul song from my childhood.

Some more Thank you songs:
Led Zeppelin,"Thank You" from Led Zeppelin II.

Sly and the Family Stone "Thank You Falletin Me Be Mice Elf" and an amazing live version here.

More here.

Turkey Day in Bemidji

Great-grandma Jean with Gabi, Tristan and Lydia. Because the group was so big, tables were set up in the garage and there was plenty of room for all. We were twenty-five in all, including the six kids under 9. If the whole family had been there, there would have been around 40 people.

Carving the turkey: Jacques and Bailey wait patiently for their share of Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, of course, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, salad, corn pudding (yum), jello, various other treats, and dynamite chocolate chip cookes, pumpkin dump cake, peanut brittle.
Some folks played a brisk game of kickball/soccer after, but some of us stayed inside where it was warm.
We had a wonderful time. But it is worth reading the Smithsonian article that tells what really happened at the first "Thanksgiving."



We visited the horses: Jake and Sparky are Percherons. Chip is hoping Jose has a treat.