give thanks to thanksgiving

people say thanksgiving is all about food, which i guess is somewhat true.

so i went to the thanksgiving parade in the morning wrapped up in ten layers and still feeling cold. there was no traffic at all because everyone was watching or participating in the parade. there were various floats and ads and highschool bands. actually anyone who wants to be in the parade can be in the parade. so in addition there were random organizations and horses from all over the states. that was interesting.

then thanksgiving dinner. turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, bread, cranberries, corn, and pumpkin/ apple/ pecan pies. it wasn't so bad. as a family people come together and have a lovely meal. it makes you feel kinda warm.

and then you listen start listening to christmas songs on the radio and feel reeeaaaalll lazy and sleepy. apparently turkey has this chemical in them that makes you feel that way.

sat is coming up. ohhh fear. more later. bahubahu

the art of pumpkin carving

a walk in the woods

"for a retribution too; a torture, to be felt many an unthought of moment; a pang, a sting, an ever-recurring agony, in the midst of a troubled joy! so forcibly reminding us of that red symbol which sears her bosom"- The Scarlet Letter

theres something calming about just walking...in the woods.

the crunch of the autumn leaves beneath your feet, the crisp air beneath your head, its almost the perfect moment to forget everything you want to forget.

the broken branches and trunks, the geese honking, the beaver's dam; its all the flaws that make a wood perfect.

and then...you emerge the roads, and you wonder if the wall of trees you were in is just a wall. a tiny part of nature to hide the guilt of man.

i keep my scarlet letter in my head.