Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Let Us Give Thanks

Posted on 11/22/2022 by paulefallon

Kudos to my friend, Docey Lewis, for sending me this poem. I plan to read it at our Thanksgiving table. It is doubly appropriate since I will be celebrating with a gentleman farmer. LET US GIVE THANKS Let us give … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks (Despite Our Faults)

Posted on 11/24/2021 by paulefallon

Thanksgiving. Crisp leaves underfoot. Stinging fresh air. Roasted turkey. Glutinous stuffing. Fruity, creamy pies. Frantic airports. Family around the table. Football. Horns of plenty. Pilgrim pageants. The national folktale of our collective well-being. A day of gratitude. Last year, two … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Friend who held an Extended Family Thanksgiving

Posted on 12/06/2020 by paulefallon

Sunday December 6, 2020 Dear Anna, I was baffled after our phone visit yesterday, and your detailed recount of Thanksgiving. I listened to what happened to you and your family: how you decided to celebrate in person together; all took … Continue reading →

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10 Gay Sensibilities on Parade Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on 12/04/2014 by paulefallon

Over the four day Thanksgiving weekend I recognized gay sensibilities integrated into every aspect of our culture. After six decades on this planet, I’m thankful that, for many of us, being gay in America allows our fullest expression. My dream … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for the Unexpected

Posted on 11/27/2014 by paulefallon

Of the many, many things I have to be thankful for today, Dieunison stands out as the most unexpected blessing in my life. When he adopted me in 2010 I could not have realized how much he would personify everything … Continue reading →

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Where are the Thin Mints?

Posted on 11/25/2012 by paulefallon

Thanksgiving was practically perfect. A long candle lit table of family and friends, a golden brown turkey, traditional oyster stuffing and wiggly cranberry sauce, a bevy of delicious side dishes.  After we finished the main course and took a break … Continue reading →

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