Giving Thanks Today

Sometimes things cross the mind. It could be

the madness of man which causes such random

happenings. I was sitting half-awake in my

early morning state. It is Thanksgiving Day,

one of several hundred which came before.

This time I won’t have turkey, dressing or

mashed potatoes in mind. I will be alone

sans family and friends today. Being grateful,

nonetheless, I will probably have soup and a

sandwich for my main meal. It will be a relief

not stuffing myself as one has the tendency to

do with the cornucopia of overabundance with

which to contend. In my time here on Earth I am

gratified by having learned to adapt to various

situations, good and bad. I have been gifted with

the learning experiences of thousands of generations

which preceded me. I am considering the first folks

who evolved into a consciousness to even wonder

about what in hell was going on around them?

It took a lot of thought and action to get from the

primitive curiosities of them back then to the

scientific and technological advancements of the

here and now of you and me. Now, here’s where

my thoughts go off the tracks of progressive

practicality: There will likely come a day, let’s

say after another catastrophic asteroid crashes into

Earth, when mankind is reduced in ranks considerably

and must somehow begin his journey of learning all

over again. Most assuredly, given my age and advan-

ced weakening condition, I will not be one of those

who survives to mourn the loss what used to be—

family and friends gathered around the table, the

turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes, watching

the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football

games on TV.

Hell, even soup and a sandwich on this day without

all the cataclysmic drama of “the big one” is just fine

by me. Notice, not until now, did I mention Aunt

Bess's green bean casserole? 

Chris Hanch 11-22-18