At my father's funeral we sang "This is my song," to Sibelius'
Finlandia.
It had special meaning to Dad because of his Finnish ancestry, and I've always love the meaning behind the first two verses.
amyth and smonster have merged me into their lovely Friends Thanksgiving tradition, which involves a dozen or so adults and a steadily increasing number of children. I bring pies and wine. It'll be this Saturday. Since my local family's died off, I don't really have gathering plans for Thanksgiving day, but I'll probably enjoy the time off and decorate my apartment for the holidays.
Jessica, you should throw a post-thanksgiving dinner for friends on Sunday or something
You know, that's a fantastic idea. I can't do it that weekend (because my parents are coming down on their way back from Boston), but maybe I can organize some kind of leftovers potluck with all the neighbors during the week.
Jess, did you see I asked if you got the box?
tiggy, are you in Hunger Games fandom? I usually steer far from fan-acted fanworks, but that was pretty well done and decently produced.
I just got off my ass and ordered a new migraine med. Once I realised I had already tried before, it got a lot less urgent, but at least it's off my list. Maybe it could work this time. I'm trying not to cry thinking of the work environment for the rest of the year.
Gosh, I hope it works for you ita. I hate that you're going through all that.
tiggy, are you in Hunger Games fandom?
in it...eh. not really. i follow a couple of tumblrs and the facebook page. i'm not sure i'm in any fandom anymore, sadly.
Jess, did you see I asked if you got the box?
Oh damnit, I *knew* there was something else I was forgetting! Yes yes yes and I love everything in there! The shearling coat is AWESOME.
Between your stuff, Dylan's hand-me-downs, and my yard saling, I've already filled three drawers. I think I may officially have enough baby clothes.
Oh yay! I didn't want to nag, but after boxes went missing to Perkins and Suzi last year, I get paranoid.
