Don't Be A Turkey, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

All I know is if I was a hunter, last week I would have been in turkey heaven and this would be in my oven. Maybe could have even gotten another one for next year.....or a few years.

But, I am not a hunter. I couldn't kill an animal if I wanted to. 

Instead, Mr. Butterball is already in the oven waiting to be slowly cooked and served around noon while I am prepping the rest of the meal while watching the Macy's Parade.

I don't have a lot of time today, but just wanted to say I appreciate all of you that come here to read my sometimes long and sometimes short posts. I guess you can say I am thankful for you.

There are a lot of things I am thankful for such as my family, God, the hobby, blogger/Twitter friends, life, basketball, and pretty much everything that makes my everyday life go. Big, little, positive and negative things I am also thankful for.

Well, as I said, this will be a short post. I don't want the potatoes boiling over on the stove.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

The One With All Of The Good Thoughts

In the Friend's episode, "The One With All Of The Thanksgivings", the gang of friends recall Thanksgiving's past where they all experienced something bad that happened to them making the holiday appear as a terrible one.

 

To bounce an idea off from that episode and this card that is from that episode I could post on Thanksgiving all of the terrible things I have gone through this year, but I decided not to. Why re-hash and re-visit any of that?

Instead, why don't I focus on the positives? I am here. That's good right? You better say yes. Coffee. Coffee is good. I am back to blogging a little more, that is good right? This one you definitely better nod your head with. A friendship this year was patched up which is a great thing right? I still have a roof over my head, food on my table, a car to get places and online friends, those are all good things, right? I have a forgiving God on my side as well, that's good? My family is good and loving. All great things right?

Sometimes I don't see the full picture. It's becomes too easy to focus on the terrible/negative things and not see all of the positive things that actually exist this year. Even if the negative may outnumber them.

Nobody said life was easy and that it was going to be a smooth road. There will be challenges, bumps and hot coffee spills in your lap every now and then but there is still a silver lining to uncover. I think going forward I need to do a little more of that.

There is so much that I am thankful for in 2024 despite the coffee spills that I can't list it all off. This hobby, this blog, friends, family, you guys and so on and so forth. All have a special place in my heart and I am thankful for that.

I hope everyone reading this has a Happy Thanksgiving and sees the silver lining in their life. Especially if this has been a rough year for you too. Don't let me be the only one with all of the good thoughts.

I need to get back to cooking, the food isn't going to cook itself as I am head chef this year. 

And I suppose there is some football game I should watch later today. Should, but will I? The Giants have looked more lifeless than this turkey that's hitting the oven soon. At least the turkey will make me happy. Maybe sleepy so I can survive watching this team.

Once again, have a Happy Thanksgiving.

*Coffee Card Thanksgiving Chef Blogger Out*

Thanksgiving 2023

Today is more than turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, though those are amazing, it's about family, friends and being thankful for everything big or small.

There is a lot in my life I am very thankful for. I am thankful for waking up this morning, a roof over my head, food on my table, enough money to cover my bills, my family, a forgiving God, friends from afar (you guys know who you are), and for the hobby and the hobby blessings I have received. I am also thankful for blogging that has brought me many opportunities in the hobby I never would have experienced otherwise. 

Lastly, I am thankful for you guys, the readers for coming by and reading my ramblings. and having a cup of coffee with me.

And it wouldn't be Cards Over Coffee if I wasn't thankful for coffee as well. Had to toss that in.

I hope all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving today. Enjoy family, food and football.

In comments, let me know what you are thankful for and tell me your favorite food for Thanksgiving.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Thanksgiving 2021

*takes a seat with coffee and the smell of turkey overtaking the house.*

It's Thanksgiving Day! Because of that, today's post will not be very long as this year I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in years. Usually I am the guy who pitches in with some of the side dishes.

Since it's Turkey Day,

 

Thought I would show off a Turkey Card from 2018 Topps Holiday.

There are other Turkey cards out there, but this is my latest add so it was quicker to get to.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I hope all of you guys out there have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with your family and be thankful. You never know what will happen or when. Be thankful for every minute.

In comments, let's hear your favorite Thanksgiving side dish.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*