Giving thanks doesn't come once a year

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Thanksgiving this year is going to be hard for lots of people. So many are either unemployed or underemployed. For some, economics have no role in thankfulness. This could be their first Thanksgiving alone. Instead of gathering around the picturesque, Norman Rockwell-style table overflowing with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pies, their Thanksgiving meal is going to be a microwave turkey TV dinner. If there was ever a year when it was hard to be thankful at Thanksgiving, this could be the year.

To continue reading
For more than 115 years, the Southeast Missourian has written the first draft of local history. We have aspired to enrich, entertain, educate and inform. Our core values have remained firm: truth, service, quality, integrity and community. Support our mission.