As we gear up for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, I’m choosing to share the photo shown above. Taken in 2002, it represents a gathering at the house of friends, near the sea. Big Mama was there, and I made a pretty punkin pie. I remember a lot about that holiday. Like the gorgeous weather. And the food. And how Big Mama’s daughter explained a rather explicit Robin Williams joke at the end of the evening. And how Big Mama didn’t blush.
Big Mama is gone now. Those friends have divorced and are living completely different lives. The house by the sea was sold a long time ago.
But I can still make pretty pies and enjoy life. I think that counts. I think Big Mama would agree.