Thanksgiving 2013

Candid pictures are the best pictures, to a person like me, who likes to take pictures.  I have the photographer "eye" , so I have been told often and the invention of digital photography and these Canon cameras that both Nina and I had in London, UK changed the game and augmented our snaps stash. Inna took the snap of me to the left as we were sightseeing in London aboard the "Big Bus" tour.
This particular "Turkey Day" I have many new "thanks" for the giving. 
As I relax in this secret room's easy-chair with pen and pad-of-paper (tablet) in hand I can enumerate TEN things I am thankful for this very unique conjunction, "Thanksgivukkah"! http://www.ibtimes.com/thanksgivukkah-2013-3-facts-you-need-know-about-thanksgiving-hanukkah-hybrid-holiday-1484988
A few I want to recognize are, the "Pope", St. Frances for without her saintly spirit and kind presence, nothing would be possible. Also, I achieved one year at my new job in a new industry ("I.D.S."); I visited my old southern home, Nashville, TN, saw my dentist and ophthalmologist (taking care of health business), missing "Hootyville" and many friends I made there who I got to re-connect with; I was able to so-far dodge a jealous, mean-spirited control-freak , fifteen year my junior sibling's negativity. (see my wordpress.com blog). I bought and sold many necessary items on www.craigslist.org that helped mum's house and me, personally; Sold many copies of my memoir book; achieved new humility and spiritual success.
 And finally for now, this one is MAJOR: I rendezvoused with my fiancee`, Inna in London, UK (see pic on our landing page) with kudos to Virgin Atlantic on the round trip majestic flight and to the magical and historic city of London for hosting us with hospitality only befitting royalty. We pray that you and yours have equally satisfying "Thanksgivings" to baste your turkey feast with and that the rest of 2013 plays out peacefully for you! Cheers!

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