Living Thanks
Giving thanks is a human-wide practice. I’m taken with those who practice living thanks. In the US, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Thanksgiving Address ceremony and the Aloha spirit live thanks. Around the world, New Zealand people’s Hakarimata, Wabi Sabi, Namaste and Ubuntu practices live thanks, too. For the big day, my mom and I will bring this Thanksgiving Reader to our Blindsgalore team’s and at home feasts like we have been for five years now.
If you want a copy of the Thanksgiving Reader, you can get one here.
What I’m Making
A beautiful jar of mystery is preserved lemons (hint: homemade holiday gift) and when ready they give a refreshing pow and funk. I’ve used mine in lemon cake, pesto, and brussels sprouts salad (a friend says they livened up her feta dip, too). Place clean scored lemons in a jar and cover with salt, good water and lemon juice. Shake here and there while they ripen on the countertop. A little goes a long way.
Starry Walks
Instead of fighting the 4:30p sunset this year, I’m leaning into night walks. My crew comprises largely of small boys and multiplying dogs so we load up on our stroller blankets, hot cider and blinking clip lights. I reminisce strolling with my once autumn newborns chest to chest during their witching hour and listening to my favorite walking song. Would that I, by Hozier if you were wondering.
Everyone’s Favorite
Our team spilled the tea on turkey day delights. Everyone has a favorite. A favorite show. A favorite season. A favorite person (looking at you, mom). Thanksgiving is no different. Here’s how our team weighs in on the day and their favorites.
We Are Family
Yes, my mom and I, and yes, our full team at Blindsgalore, and yes, you. We are woven within and throughout each of you. You’ve trusted us with your sanctuaries that are your homes and we cherish each of you whom is willing to improve your view and take a chance on our small but mighty corner of the world that is Blindsgalore. All we’ve ever wanted is to give a little more affection to your windows and you get the importance of light, change, refreshment. You get us.
