Connections: A post of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving to me is about connections. Family. The ties that bind. As I begin my day today, like millions of other Americans, helping to prepare for a sumptuous dinner meal a bit later, the thoughts that fill my head and heart all have to do with how Thanksgiving often brings families together like no other time of year, and for that, I am thankful. Our connections start the moment we are born, and for better or worse, those ties stay with us all our lives. Our families embody who we are; each of us in turn, a reflection of those who raised us. This Thanksgiving day, I am looking forward to spending time with those who matter most to me, giving, as well as receiving the joy those connections bring. Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving.