I just tell each of my family members and friends that I’m spending time with others — unspecified. And it’s true, so my nose won’t grow and give me away.

Oh, who are the “others”? My dogs, Abby and Gbbs. We will spend the day doing whatever Mother Nature will allow (here in the Northeast), hunker down for some Thanksgiving Day football, and thoroughly enjoy ourselves.

I loved your story, Jessica Wildfire! Funny and original, things I treasure. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday yourself!