festive feasting
We had great fun celebrating with friends and family for Thanksgiving at Edgewater, New Jersey. The weather was gorgeous, and the food superbly sumptuous. Gobble! Gobble!
Our gaggle of women were well balanced — three elders and three youngsters sharing in lively thought-provoking conversation. What more could we ask for?
A mother, an aunt, her sister — a child, a niece, a guest. It was a good mix of Asian women having a fabulous time together.
Even with a load of Debbie Downer news we were still able to laugh about it heartily. Whoever claims a harsh truth cannot be approached with open hearted cheer needed to be there to enjoy it with us.
The elders coming from having been there, done that — no cynicism, just teachable personal moments. The youngsters jumping in with what they loved, loathed, and questioned.
We discussed it all — life in NYC, travel, studies, perspectives, parents, past, future, politics, beliefs, etc. Diverse and engaged opinions — spoken with conviction, yet open to input. Healthy and happy talky talks.
This is the true spirit of celebrating the holidays with friends and strangers. In a circle filled with light and love. Happy Thanksgiving to us all!
Originally published at http://changewarrior.blogspot.com.
