Wednesday, November 22, 2006

I Give Thanks


My favorite question this time of year isn't "What are you thankful for?" or even "Turkey with that?" My favorite question, from students, friends and family alike, comes at the end of an exchange like this:

"Okay, guys," I say with a smile, "have a great Thanksgiving!"

"Thanks -

(Long pause. Awkward. Wait for it.)

do Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?"

2 Comments:

At 11/22/2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well...

Do you?

Happy Thanksgiving, Kate. :)

 
At 11/28/2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm not Jewish, but know many who appear to h ave much to be thankful for.

I don't know why they wouldn't, or couldn't.

 

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