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Alone during the holidays

DonnaB49
DonnaB49
For those of us who no longer have families and must spend the holidays alone. Do not spend to much time at home by yourself, get out. There are a few coffee shops that are open part of the day on Thanksgiving so go out and mingle. Instead of dwelling on what you don't have, count your blessings and think instead of those less fortunate than you that don't have a place to live or that have to go hungry. You have more friends than you think, you just have to reach out. Two of my favorite dvd movies for Thanksgiving are Home for the Holidays with Holly Hunter and Trains, Planes and Automobiles with Steve Martin.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm alone during every Holiday season most all my life. Some people can't do what u r asking them to do. But for those that can, I think your suggestion is great.
reddog201
reddog201
great idea donnab49 also both of those movies are good. what a combination steve martin and john candy.
DonnaB49
DonnaB49
I never get tired of watching Trains, Planes and Automobiles. It has some classic scenes, like when John Candy is driving the car and his sleeves get caught and the car is on fire. Home for the Holidays shows us the typical family holiday get together when you are reunited with people you would rather not see. The thing I try to remember is that things are always changing and there is always a chance for a better tomorrow if we don't give up.
reddog201
reddog201
good point .eaiser said then done.how do you fight those strong feelings?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Planes Trains and Automobiles sounds great, I love that movie. I plan on cooking a turkey breast, potato and corn for myself. I love my convection oven, it makes it easy to cook for one.
I am going to put up the Chanukah decorations and relax. I am grateful for the day off.
It is hard not to feel a little bad, but we have each other and can give plenty of hugs.
beege
beege
Hi, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am sorry never saw either movie. Thank you for the suggestion. I like to watch Macy's Day parade. As a little girl i always watched it. Also the day after Thanksgiving my family would watch the huge balloons go up State St. in Springfield Ma. These balloons were the ones that were in the parade. HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Beege