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It’s Thanskgiving Day in the United States — my favorite holiday. Here’s a video from 1951 that celebrates Thanksgiving. While it’s a little schmaltzy — and filled with lots of not-so-subtle “I’m glad I’m not a communist” sentiment — it does a fine job of conveying the mood and meaning of the holiday.
I’m in Central Oregon visiting family for the next few days. I encourage you to spend time with your family and friends, too. I’ll see you again on Monday.
This article is about Funny Money, Odds and Ends Thursday, 22nd November 2007 (by J.D. Roth)
November 22nd, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Yes. Freedom, that’s what the Pilgrims mean to me.
Aaah, things really were different in the 50s. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.
November 22nd, 2007 at 7:55 pm
[...] I like and want to import here in the Philippines even if there’s a lot of skepticism about it. Get Rich Slowly has a neat video and post on why Thanksgiving can be good even without turkey circa [...]
November 23rd, 2007 at 5:43 am
Excellent! You will note that they did not rush out and use the “charge-a-plate” of the 50s, or put it on the account at the local grocery store. Instead, they had a “teachable moment” with their children…and then the children knew what was going on, and the discipline around it.
I often use these “grandparent” values when I want to live extravagantly. Sure, I could move to a house 3x the size of mine, but why? The one I’m in is perfectly fine. My car is paid for…so why do I need another one? Other than it’s “new”.
Thanks for all the great uTube posts…always love your ability to find these hidden gems.
Dan
November 27th, 2007 at 3:10 am
Happy belated Thanksgiving!
I hope you enjoyed Central Oregon. I loved Bend when I lived there a few years ago - loved Bachelor, the Inn at the Seventh Mountain, the Pine Tavern restaurant in downtown, the old mill and just the outdoors! Some of my best friends who’ve let me crash on their couches I met in Bend!