Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

The Fire

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Mark

Some nights while camping on the Oregon coast, Teckla and I would stay up until the fire burned low. Under a canopy of red elderberry, spruce, and Douglas fir, we would pull our chairs close to the fire as it … Continue reading →

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Key, Pa!

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mark

In the dialect of Ari, my three-year old grandson, “Key” is “Thank you.” I have no idea why, but Ari’s gratitude is often expressed with a sweet, “Key, Pa!” How much quiet joy his “Key, Pa!” gives me has been … Continue reading →

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The War on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Mark

Every year the news fills with examples of the war on Christmas, citing examples that are serious, but many that are silly. We, however, often overlook the more pervasive and damaging war that is waged against Thanksgiving. This is a … Continue reading →

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