andrea frondorf
staff writer
Feeding
the Soul
It’s that wonderful time of year - FALL!
table of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,
Cool mornings, hot coffee, wonderfully colored leaves,
stuffing, oyster stuffing, green beans, rolls, cranberries,
boots, pumpkins, football, fire pits, s’mores, crisp
pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie…and talk. There was
evenings… All of those are each a miracle to behold and
laughter, silly stories, family photos and togetherness.
enjoy! It seems this time of year we all can find something
We’d laugh at the ever present burnt rolls, as mom for-
to be thankful for and we seem to embrace each other a
got them in the oven every year. We’d gather around the
little bit more with gratitude. It’s as if the coolness of the
fireplace and TV to watch the Macy’s Parade and then
Fall air causes us to embrace the warmth of our relation-
football. Such fond memories engulf me this time of year!
ships even more!
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At dinner, though, my mother would take time out to
to a child when discovering a leaf pile. Ready! Set! Go!
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and all that
“make” us go around the table and state one thing we
That’s what I envision! Should we not also embrace that
we’re thankful for, I think back to the times o