THANKSGIVING DAY

      Yesterday was great. After driving for over seven hours, the last group arrived and all the cousins were together, running around, shouting, having fun and it was great just looking and listening. Arguments were quickly pushed aside, hugs exchanged and on the play and the noise went on.
     Dinner was great; dessert even better and there was the great marshmallow shootout at the home corral. Wonder if that would work well in the DA - get rid of the tension and ill will in a fun way and eating a few would be a fringe benefit!
     Today so far has taught me that my grandchildren have learned the meaning of Black Friday and the importance of supporting the economy! Thinking of taking out a loan and the day has hardly begun! Oh well, payment in kind in the form of hugs and kisses and a few tickling sessions work well, very well indeed.
     This is the meaning of the day. Look around and cherish your family. Call them, Skype them, if you are far away. Listen to the grandchildren; listen to them as they talk of the events in their lives. They love their grandparents because they approve of everything they do. A perfect world.
     Too bad times like this do not last forever and real life intervenes with its too often times of nastiness and power struggles. If we had a bit more altruism and less selfishness and self enhancement we would be better off. I, for one, have always said that I am ready to work with one and all, if they have the interests of the residents at heart and are willing to go down the right path, never mind the past misdeeds. Apologies for threatening bodily harm work wonders, but the silence is deafening.
     So the question for the future is the following: will the delegates look toward the future, with fresh and clear thinking? Will the UCO administration make a turn to the right? Will an apology be forthcoming or will there have to be criminal charges - I hate that thought. Rapprochement is the way to go but I am not optimistic. Too bad after such a wonderful day and the rest of the weekend to follow.