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Thanksgiving with the Haynes Family

From Judy Maddock Hudson Beginning in 1970, after Charlotte’s death, Anna Haynes invited all of us to Thanksgiving dinner, in addition to the people she had already invited. It was a big group of people. The very dim photo here, taken by Winthrop, isn’t very clear, but shows all 5 of Charlotte’s grandchildren. I don’tContinue reading “Thanksgiving with the Haynes Family”

Food and Recipes – Thanksgiving Edition

There are the usual requirements for Thanksgiving foods – the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes (always Steve’s domain), the mountain cranberry sauce (with a speech about exactly where the cranberries in question had been picked the previous August), and lots and lots of pies. But there is little unanimity among the clan – in 2017, IContinue reading “Food and Recipes – Thanksgiving Edition”

Locations – Thanksgiving Edition

We’ve celebrated Thanksgiving in a lot of different locations, and with different groups of folks. Where were some of your most memorable Thanksgivings? And help me fill in the gaps in terms of the years. For example, I remember Kathy & Brian announcing that they were expecting Lily at one of the years we wereContinue reading “Locations – Thanksgiving Edition”

Vicious Games and Lovely Walks

It’s never just about the food, there are also wonderful walks and runs. And don’t forget the pounce! What do you remember about Thanksgiving that doesn’t involve food?

Music is Food – Thanksgiving Edition

Music has always been part of our Thanksgiving meals – most often singing the Doxology (which goes back to Boxford days?), and the round Dona Nobis Pacem. Our rendition was not top notch in a musical sense, but always heartfelt. Dona Nobis Pacem A few years ago Geoff put it down on paper so we’dContinue reading “Music is Food – Thanksgiving Edition”