Thanksgiving. Again!

Today is a HUGE holiday in the US.  It’s Thanksgiving Day. We get to celebrate Canadian AND US Thanksgiving - since my human is a citizen of both countries!  Turkey dinner times two.

And today, as is tradition– millions of people will be watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.  The parade began back in 1924.  The first giant helium balloon to appear in the parade was a CAT.  Felix the Cat.  Back in 1927.  But do you know what balloon has appeared in the most parades?  Snoopy! Of course.  Because he is a DOG.

Everyone awaits the end of the parade because a special guy appears.  Santa.  He’s always at the end.  Except for 1933 when someone had the idea to put him at the beginning of the parade.  I guess it wasn’t such a GREAT idea, since they never did it again.

And when the parade is over, that’s not the end of the excitement.  And I’m not referring to football games.  I’m talking about the National Dog Show, in Philadelphia!  How appropriate that humans should have a special show with DOGS on Thanksgiving.  Seven new breeds will be introduced this year - the Bergamasco, Spanish Water Dog, Miniature American Shepherd, Lagotto Romagnolo, Berger Picard, Cirneco dell'Etna, and Boerboel.   Looks like several of them are herding breeds.  I’m personally partial to those breeds –because we PONs are in the herding group and I think we all are kindred spirits.  Mind you.  I don’t really like sheep….

But besides the parade and sports events and even a dog show – today is a day to be THANKFUL.  A day to be grateful for so many things.   And some things we may not think about…

For a example – be thankful for the fact that you have the ability to read this blog!  Not everyone can.

Be thankful that you have a computer or other electronic device that you can read this blog on.  Not everyone does.

Be thankful that you have the electricity to run your device.  Not everyone does.

Be thankful that you have been owned by or are currently owned by a dog.  We bring so much joy to your life.  Most of the time…

Be thankful that you woke up this morning to celebrate a new day.  Not everyone will....

So take a moment to give thanks for all you have – including your loved ones – two legged and four legged.

Happy Thanksgiving – no matter WHERE you live!  Now. Pass the turkey!

©  Linda Wozniak