The Inside Scoop: Thanksgiving style

It's been a while since I've written. It's not like I haven't had topics or issues to write about. It's been the lack of expressive want. No one should write when the words aren't oozing out, when the picture can't be illustrated, when the emotions can't form clear clouds of expression. Nonetheless, here I am. Back on my A-game of blogging.
It's turkey day... gobble gobble. Should I speak about how Thanksgiving came to be and what it means to me or the slaughtering massacre of thousands of mistreated turkeys all over the United States? My inclination for readers point to the first one.

Here's an explanation from an American libertarian author :"The Pilgrim Fathers came to colonial America to escape religious persecution in Great Britain, but also to establish a new type of society in the wilderness. They were determined to follow Plato's model in 'The Republic,' and create a communist utopia. It lead to economic disaster, which was only overcome through the Plymouth Colony elders admitting their error, and instead 'privatizing' the colony's property. By doing so they set loose individual initiative and market-based incentives. The result: a bounty in the wilderness rather than starvation.It was this bounty for which they gave thanks. It was the birth of private enterprise in the New World." Dr. Richard Ebeling is to thank for that enlightening explanation. And yes, if it makes us feel better, I agree with the whole mutual engagement between American Indians and Colonists, even if it is historically twisted. Bring out the turkey!


Every one has something to say on this day. Some say that we should be thankful every day, others can't stop bringing up how American history has taken the attention away from a forceful invasion to a holiday, and others just realize that Thanksgiving should just be embraced. My Colombian family, on the other hand, has quite little to say because they don't necessarily understand why there's a Thanksgiving day. They simply roll with the flow. They do make a turkey, but then again, they also make pig, chicken, rice with beans, plantain, fruit salad and potato salad that has pineapple, sausage, cilantro, mayo and boiled egg in it. No we don't have desserts. We do however, have plenty of alcohol to go around for the whole neighborhood. Ha ha, yes let's not forget the music and the dancing. This year might be a bit different though since my father was the one who always made the turkey. We'll just have to wait and see how tampered my family's vibes get as the holiday develops.

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. With every moment, a memory is made. Embrace it.
Cheers!