Being Watched

 

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

Thanksgiving is primarily recognized as a uniquely American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday has its roots in early 17th-century harvest festivals, particularly the 1621 feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Chat GPT)

From Atop the Fridge
Odenton, MD
November 26, 2025

Animals can become the spotlight during holidays as they make themselves either scarce or become a nuisance during the holidays. We are presently dealing with three dogs and two tuxedo cats. And I have to say, the cats have become the stars of the season for their antics. 

The cats like high places. I caught this one, named Merlin, observing the activity in the kitchen from atop the refrigerator. Merlin had staked out the vantage point to keep track of the people and the dogs that were active. 

For tomorrow the cats and dogs will be confined to rooms so as not to interfere with the holiday activities. I will miss being watched from above. 

Tomorrow also signifies the end of the season of the turkey and I’ll have to store away my sole remaining reminder of the season when we return home to Florida. Chris allowed one turkey to remain as a reminder that Christmas can only officially begin when Santa arrives during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. That’s when the real Christmas rush begins, as we indulge in a festive feast and become utterly engrossed in the football games. 

My wish is that we can remind ourselves of our blessings and give thanks for them and to also give thanks for the friends, family, and acquaintances that make our lives meaningful. 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD