Thanksgiving in America - November 27th

Trade said:
Somebody's gotta be the Party Pooper.

Might as well be me.

Thankstaking: The Untold Truth of Thanksgiving - Construct the Present
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From the article:

“The key is to create traditions that align with your personal values and desires for a more meaningful and inclusive Thanksgiving celebration.”

I’m more than ok with that but it does get a bit tedious when I’m expected to atone for sins that I didn’t commit.

I have more than enough of my own sins to take care of in the little time that I have left.
 
Aunt Bea said:
From the article:

“The key is to create traditions that align with your personal values and desires for a more meaningful and inclusive Thanksgiving celebration.”

I’m more than ok with that but it does get a bit tedious when I’m expected to atone for sins that I didn’t commit.

I have more than enough of my own sins to take care of in the little time that I have left.
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Sure. Our government has treated the Native Americans so well during our lifetimes that we white people today have no need to feel bad. That's sarcasm by the way in case you missed it.
 
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The lady I am presently seeing invited me to Thanksgiving dinner with her kids, grandchildren and a few friends. I think she said she expects about 20 or so people. That’s really not for me. I don’t mean to be a stick in the mud, but I’m just not comfortable around so many people I don’t know or have a connection with. I know her, her kids, in laws and a few grandkids, or about 10 total.

I kind of think when I decline the invite, there will be some pushback. She will have to understand and think how she would feel if the shoe was on the other foot. I will wait until it gets a bit closer because maybe something will arise that will save me from having to say, “No, but thanks,” which will be followed by “Why?” And that will start a whole conversation.
 
Been There said:
The lady I am presently seeing invited me to Thanksgiving dinner with her kids, grandchildren and a few friends. I think she said she expects about 20 or so people. That’s really not for me. I don’t mean to be a stick in the mud, but I’m just not comfortable around so many people I don’t know or have a connection with. I know her, her kids, in laws and a few grandkids, or about 10 total.

I kind of think when I decline the invite, there will be some pushback. She will have to understand and think how she would feel if the shoe was on the other foot. I will wait until it gets a bit closer because maybe something will arise that will save me from having to say, “No, but thanks,” which will be followed by “Why?” And that will start a whole conversation.
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She's happy with your relationship, and wants to include you in her plans, and she sees this as an opportunity for all of you to get better acquainted. Maybe you could give it a try and all will go better than you think. If you don't feel that's an option, then just explain it to her as you have to us in your first paragraph, and hopefully she will understand.
 
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