I don’t participate in popular social media events -unless I do so my way. When others share 10 Things I Hate, I share 10 Things I Love; if they tag a friend for One Photo Each Day No Description, I tag myself and post the most humorous artistic-looking picture in my feed.
November is no different. Sure, I’m grateful for stuff. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, after all. The reason I love it, however, is because it’s untainted and wholesome. It’s mine and my family’s. If I start telling everybody what I’m #blessed with, that’s bringing the public to a very private thing.
But, since November 20th, my Twofacebook feed has been different. People I hadn’t seen in ages, people who were only sharing political agendas, and people who only brag have all been giving thanks. It’s fantastic.
I have, too. For, I’ve loved the very different feeling I’m experiencing. I love the new stories about relatives shared by a cousin, the baby and grandbaby pictures from my neighbors, and all the photographs of nature and sunshine and happiness…
So, give thanks. It’s beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving.
…and, yes, I still share things my way -but I am participating. 😉
©2020 Chel Owens
Chel Owens 
Love your perspective!
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🙂 Thank you!
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You take care, look after yourself.. and yes there is so much to be thankful for.. 😉
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Thank you, Lisa! You take care, too!
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It’s all about doing what’s right for you. Enjoy 💜💜
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Thank you, Willow! ❤
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It’s a pleasure
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sounds good, Chelsea; maybe it’s something we should think about having down under 🙂
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Sure! Call it “Gnivigsknaht!”
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Hey, I’m new to this community, and I have to say, I’m so thankful to be here. Nice post.
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Thank you, and welcome!
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Happy Thanksgiving from a fellow non-conformist. 🙂
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❤❤ Thanks, PK!
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Giving thanks, instead of cramming political opinions down people’s throats? What is this world coming to?
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It’s a right mess!
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Good for you, Chel…I don’t do all these FB chain mail things I call them…Like you, I post what I want to like it or love it’s my FB…Have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family…Enjoy! x
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❤❤ Thank you, Carol! I know you’re a lovely, authentic person.
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Continue to do it your way, Chel. It’s a much better way to go through life.
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Thanks, Pete. 🙂 Sometimes, it’s lonely, but it’s the way I have to choose.
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I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, Chelsea…
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Thank you! It was the best it could be under the circumstances.
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That turkey in the first photo is too scrawny, wouldn’t feed a family of one.
Is it Thanksgiving? We have to be reminded here, it’s not a holiday in our diary. Happy Thanksgiving 😉
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It is, and it is! 🙂
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“Feeds Family of 3? More like feed Family of ME!”
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Being thankful rather than bitter is so much better for people. I need to keep telling myself this.
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I need to tell myself that as well.
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