We all know the story of the Pilgrims and the mythical 1621 First Thanksgiving, but another important Thanksgiving observance occurred in December 1777, while the Continental Congress was meeting in York, Pennsylvania.
During the 1700s, the individual colonies often observed days of thanksgiving throughout the year. Instead of the lavish feast associated with today’s celebration, however, [...]
Entries from November 2009
November 27, 2009
Site of America’s First Thanksgiving Day?
November 24, 2009
It’s More Than Just A Turkey Day!
It’s hard to belive that Thanksgiving Day is nearly here.
Has it really been a year ago that I sat here updating this blog, recuperating from surgery to repair my damaged cervical vertebra? Sometimes it seems as though just a few weeks have passed; but maybe that’s because the stubborn incision on the back of my neck [...]
November 15, 2009
Weekend Update
Where did the weekend go? It was a busy one, beginning with an impromptu gathering Friday at 4:00 at Boonville’s favorite gathering place (the Historic Hulbert House) for an adult beverage with the Boonville Herald crew! It was so good to see everyone again. We haven’t shared a happy hour in many months.
Saturday was the annual holiday craft [...]
November 11, 2009
Thanks to all our vets!
Today is a special holiday.
Sometimes in years past, I may have completely ignored this day, not giving a second thought to its purpose. This year, however, it has a new connection, although I’m ashamed to say I didn’t get out of bed early enough to attend the Veterans Day services at our local park.
November 11 [...]
November 6, 2009
Halloween Weekend in Pa.
Happy Halloween, a week late!
I’m just now finding time to update this blog, after a busy week, and having spent last weekend in Pennsylvania.
We traveled to Adams County last Thursday, October 29, and stayed with daughter number one, Kristina, at her Gettysburg home.
The reason for the trip: Keith’s York Suburban High School class had an informal gathering at [...]
