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Chili - A Thanksgiving Tradition
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Chili - A Thanksgiving Tradition |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Chili It was just her way in simplifying adversities, making less, more money, scarcer than hen’s teeth but knowing everyone would arrive expecting some normal fare no one knew the carburetor had to be replaced or that the old ‘frig had given out to make way for a new old ‘frig why, even the coyote had eaten better, having taken off with the rooster just yesterday, still, they would be coming, expectant, and hungry. It was not in her to turn anyone away so she did what she did it was lemonade time she took inventory of stock at hand, silently counting mouths and for every man multiplied theirs by two. “We’re breaking tradition!” she said, hoping no one really missed the smell of a big bird roasting, nor the niceties that normally accompanied white and dark no red no black no green salad nor baked beans, but beans of a kind, and offered up, as "just chili". One of the men looked around, took in the moment, then went and got the beer. It was a uproarious, glorious feast, and our team won. It was, simply, the best Thanksgiving ever gobbled. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I have never been one for a big Thanksgiving, not since mom died so this would be my kinda meal! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I wish we celebrated Thanksgiving here in Australia - it would be a nice opportunity to have family and friends around you and to be thankful for who and what they are! I enjoyed your write very much Be well Roniece |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Just goes to show you, it doesn't matter what's on the table.. but rather, who's at the table. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Karilea!  Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bigger is not always better! She gave everyone a KISS by keeping it simple sweetheart!  She gave what she was able to give ~ and a whole lotta love! Nancy summed up this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition with her comment, "it doesn't matter what's on the table.. but rather, who's at the table." Karilea, may your day of giving thanks be a glorious one! Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Pressie Member
since 2006-11-14
Posts 157Oklahoma |
I agree with Nancy and Linda on this wonderful Thanksgiving piece. Thanks for sharing this Karilea! Aquila non captat muscas |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
GR8 |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love it! It reminded me so much of one holiday when all I had in the fridge was tortillas, rice and pintos. But the homegrown tomato/cilantro salsa I made?...made it all a gourmet delight! Thank you for sharing this feast of words and memories. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....and under this heart-warming poem is a bigger wisdom that you understand. Thank you so much for an example of the nourishment of love. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
ahhh Karilea lemonade time perfect Happy Thanksgiving dear friend... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You can have a Thanksgiving meal with anything. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
wonderful poem lady, chili is my kinda meal...*g* course around here a meal isn't a meal without chili |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Care to send that recipe? I am going to attempt to cheer up the cold people here in the snow with that for dinner tonight or tomorrow if it has to wait a day  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You created such a warm atmosphere with this write, dear Karilea. The greater story, the family, the love, came through beautifully. Love, Margherita |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Kari, when all is said and done, you do create simplicity at it's finest...the warmth glows of this peace...thank you for sharing... |
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