Thanksgiving 2005

Well, here it is another TG. I just returned from my cousin's place for dinner. A typical dinner...bird...spuds...stuffing...pie...etc. I am quite full right now.

Now I am home...alone again. I am digesting the nights' meal...thinking of what I have to be thankful for. That's a tall order...considering all I have been through the last 14 years. I guess the fact that I am still alive is something to be thankful for...or that I still have a roof (albeit temporary) over my head. It has been so long ago since I was really happy. Each year brings new disappointment. Another year has almost passed...and still I cannot put her out of my mind...or my heart. My exile continues.

But if I am not thankful for myself...at least I can be thankful for others. So it shall be this year...nearing the 14th year of my exile. The exile from my love, my success, my happiness and from the government and nation I once swore my undying loyalty and devotion to. I express my thanks to all those who continue to wear the uniform of the country who has shunned me for so long. I express my thanks to those less fortunate than myself and those whom have suffered tragedy the world over.

Finally...where ever she is...it is my wish that her hoiliday will be filled with family and friends...and good blessings are bestowed upon them all.

The strike! As fast as a blink. This rosy boa snapped the mouse out of my hand before I could even set it down. The total time between the initial strike and swallowing it...about 5 minutes! 

Working it...one chew at a time! 

Almost gone...gulp!