Thankful

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Thankful

Even though we are doing Anti-Thanksgiving this year (so close to baby’s due date, we are staying at home, keeping it small), the turkey-gobbling holiday is one of my favorites.  It is a great time to say “Thanks” and to rejoice in all the goodness of life. 

Facebook can be a negative source of social networking…the election brought out a lot of negative interaction. But one very positive trend is for people to spend every day in November posting one thing for which they are thankful.  It is such a simple, beautiful exercise.  It is fun to see what gives friends cause to say “Thanks.”  People who miss days play catch-up and sometimes list the small things that make life a joy. 

It is a great exercise not only for the month of November.  When life has you feeling down, it can be very helpful to list the things in life for which you are grateful.  The blahs of winter may be such a time when you start each day writing down at least three things for which you give thanks.  It can help to put into perspective the things that are really important and to start the day on a positive note. 

Pinterest has lots of great suggestions for sharing that for which you are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Have family and guests write down something for which they give thanks, then roll up inside of a roll and bake.  When you crack open that fresh roll at the table, you will find a surprise inside!  There’s also having everyone around the table say what they are thankful for or fitting the phrases onto a Thanksgiving hand-crafted center-piece.  I love crafting new place name cards each year and writing down your appreciations can be fun for everyone! 

I am thankful to be writing for the Madisonian and the potential career-success provided me.  I am thankful that we will be meeting the newest addition to our family very soon.  I am thankful for my family and all their wonderfulness.  I am thankful for the small community in which I live, was raised and now where I get to raise my children.  Share what makes you thankful on Facebook, at www.sustainablysadie.blogspot.com or email sustainablysadie@hotmail.com.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Another thankful note as we are thrown full force into “The Holiday Season”…please remember to send Thank You notes:  a small gesture that goes a long way to say you are grateful for even the small gifts in life.

And remember this Saturday is Small Business Saturday.  You woke up in the middle of the night, from your turkey-induced coma to schlep through the Black Friday stores…make a plan to support your local small businesses Saturday and keep our local economy alive. 

Twin Bits

There will be a movie shown compliments of Joe Witherspoon at the Twin Bridges Public Library, Sunday December 2^nd, at 2 pm.  The “Christmas Star” is about the astrology of the Christmas Star and the 3 Wise Men.  For further information, call the Twin Bridges Public Library, 684-5416.      

The Twin Bridges Christmas Stroll is right around the corner:  Thursday December 6th, Open House on Main Street, 4 pm to 6 pm.  Hayrides, Pictures with Santa, Games, Contests & Activities, Give-aways, Goodies.  FREE All Community Stew Feed in Main Street Park, 6 pm – 8 pm; Tree Lighting @ 6:30 pm, Live Entertainment.  Sponsored in part by the TBCA, the GRVCCA, 3 Rivers Communications, the Town of Twin Bridges and the Twin Bridges Rotary Club.  Contact Paula Kinoshita, TBCA Chair, 684-5959 or Jack Leber, TBCA Vice-Chair, 684-5686 for more information.

The River’s Edge Gallery will be open during the holiday season!!  Starting Saturday November 24^th, the Gallery will be open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm until December 22^nd.  Please contact Therese Hutchinson at the Main Street Market for more information. 

The River’s Edge Gallery is a great shop for local holiday shopping.  I am still compiling a list of Buy Local Holiday Gift Ideas.  Share your suggestions!

From TBS Calendar:

Tues Nov 27:  JrHi GBB w/ Sheridan @ Home, 4pm

Wed Nov 28:  FWP mtg @ MP Gym, 5:30 pm

Thurs Nov 29:  JrHi GBB @ Three Forks

Sat Dec 1:  JrHi GBB @ Three Forks Tourney

Mon Dec 3:  Community Blood Drive @ MT Room, 11:30 am

Tues Dec 4:  JV GB BB w/ Dillon @ Home

Wed Dec 5:  Booster Club Mtg, 6 pm

Thurs Dec 6:  JrHi GBB @ Whitehall, 4 pm; Fall Athletic Banquet @ MP Gym, 6:30 pm; TB Christmas Stroll

Fri Dec 7:  JrHi GBB w/ Townsend @ Home, 4 pm; Sheridan Christmas Stroll

Dec 7- 8:  BB Tip-Off Tournament @ Three Forks

Thurs Dec 13:  HS Holiday Concert, 7 pm

Tues Dec 18:  Elementary Holiday Concert, 6 pm

Wed Dec 19:  Cindy White Dance Studio Recital, 6 pm

Thurs Dec 20:  School Early Out, 12:30 pm

Dec 21- Jan 2:  No School, Christmas Vacation

 I’m here to share news and events for the Ruby Valley.  Contact me at 684-5222, at above Sustainably Sadie addresses or snail mail, Box 491 TB 59754.