It’s the week of Thanksgiving—the beginning of the holiday season. It’s that month with too much food, too little money, and lots of company at your house and others.

I will host Thanksgiving for my family this year but I’m not doing all the cooking. In fact, I’m doing very little cooking. I’m providing the house and at least one pie and a side dish. My son loves to cook, and he insists on preparing the turkey. Fine with me! I’ve cooked enough giant birds in my life, I love that someone else is taking over.

But more important than the food is the company. I have two adult children who have families of their own and I try to see all of them. That is not always possible, but I will try. Getting them in the same place at the same time takes a lot of logistics.

However, I’m thankful for the large family and all that they bring to the table. Not the food, but the company. I’m thankful that my kids live close and still want to spend time with me. I’m thankful that we all love to get together.

So whether the turkey is dry, or the pies are runny, we still enjoy the company around the table. We will sit and talk and enjoy the day. Then we’ll begin the cleanup. I’m using heavy paper plates this year! But that’s Another Story for another Time.

What are you reading/writing/creating this week?