The big day of family has arrived. The turkey is in the oven and the side dishes whatever they may be are cooking away. The parade is on the television and the table is set for the good china and silverware in a festive way. As the day wears on and getting closer to dinnertime you begin to notice that nobody has arrived or even sent a message of any kind. You wait awhile longer, but dinner is ready, and no one is here. You check your phone and there are no messages. Well, Happy Thanksgiving to me, let's eat.
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Mark Graham
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All set with Thanksgiving preparations and then no one shows 😢
If one had to pick a good part in all of this, it's that there are more leftovers for you and you alone....
What?? Is this true or just a funny satire on the day? Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you had many nice things to be grateful for. 🍁❤️
Happy Thanksgiving, Mark! Thanks for giving us great stories and being part of our Vocal community!