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Giving Thanks at Readers CafÃ©

Filed under: Readers Cafe — by Glenda at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2007

(Photo credit: Hernan Herrero)

Hi and welcome to the Readersâ€™ CafÃ© â€“ a place to gather and to share. The Buda Restaurant in Puerto Madero, Argentina, is warm and inviting. Come on in.

Please help yourself to food and a warm beverage of your choice and make yourself comfortable. Then sit back, relax and join in the conversation by posting comments below. Don’t be shy.

Hit your internet browserâ€™s REFRESH button to see new comments as others join in the conversation. All that I ask is that you respect others and keep it relatively family-friendly. Also, keep in mind that this is a public space, so share what you feel comfortable sharing publicly.

Today’s conversation starter is:

What are you most thankful for this year? In what ways do you express your gratitude?

Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.
~ W.J. Cameron

If you enjoyed this post, consider buying me a chai tea latte. Thanks kindly.

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 5:59 pm

Winter break is Dec. 21st to Jan. 7th.

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

I’ll bring the computer so you can play with Darrell:)

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:01 pm

I meant to say…so you can play with IT Darrell:)

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

Right now, it is set up on the School District’s network and they have locked it off of the internet. We have to talk to the IT dept. and find out what permissions we need to get access. Can’t do windows updates or anything right now. Nor can we download programs.

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

Let’s definitely get together at some point during the holiday. And Kurtis can show off his computer to Darrell!

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:04 pm

It is a good thing that I am married to a techie. I would certainly be lost without the behind the scenes knowledge that he has.

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:05 pm

it will all work out, just takes time

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:06 pm

I totally understand. I’d be lost without my in-house techie too.

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:07 pm

techie’s are a good things,!!!:)

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:08 pm

you both would be fine

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:09 pm

Most definitely, Darrell!

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:10 pm

The funny thing is that people ask me tech questions all the time. I guess they figure I have learned tech stuff through osmosis or something:) I do actually understand most of the lingo but as for fixing and all that stuff…you might as well ask me about Rocket ships.

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:11 pm

I do know I can live without a MAN…but an in-home techie…that would really be pushing it

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:12 pm

lol I meant “most definitely” to “techies are a good thing” not to we’d be fine without you.

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:12 pm

I do find it is a lot like being one of the cobbler’s kids though. You know, always last on the list to get the new shoes…

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:13 pm

funny what people ask

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:14 pm

HAHA Glenda….

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:16 pm

😉

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:17 pm

hmmm…I just received an email asking if I would be interested in helping to organize some social events in the New Year for children with mobility and other special needs.

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:18 pm

I don’t think the question is can you live without us, can we men live without you?

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:19 pm

Oh Darrell, you really are a sweetheart:)

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:21 pm

I am just me

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:21 pm

He definitely is!

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:24 pm

Darrell, I’m glad you are you. Who else would you be?

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:26 pm

can’t be anyone but me. Wouldn’t be any fun

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:28 pm

I know one thing for sure and that is that when it comes to making people…God doesn’t make mistakes.

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:29 pm

How true

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:32 pm

I guess I should head off. My boy has homework (at least I think it is intended for him). We have math and reading tonight. We best get it done or I will be scrambling through breakfast trying to catch him up.

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Comment by Lori-ann

November 21, 2007 @ 6:33 pm

It’s always great to touch base with both of you. Thank you for all that you do.

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:33 pm

Have fun, look forward to seeing you soon

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Comment by Karen Putz

November 21, 2007 @ 6:33 pm

Hi all1 Happy Thanksgiving! I have a lot to be thankful for this year– mostly family, friends and the internet. 🙂

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:35 pm

Hey Karen, good to see you!

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Comment by Darrell

November 21, 2007 @ 6:36 pm

Hi Karen

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:37 pm

Lori-ann, I wish people would realize that rather than searching for the holy grail of “normal”. Have a good evening. Hope to meet soon.

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 6:42 pm

Karen, what are your plans for Thanksgiving?

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 7:07 pm

Thank you everyone for coming and sharing at today’s Readers’ Cafe. The people I’ve met through the blogosphere and my book sales this past year are what I am most thankful for, next to my supportive husband. Granted, being on the New York Bestselllers List with millions of sales would be nice, but I would miss the personal connection with my readers, which I value so much. Meeting some of you at BlogWorld was icing on the cake!

Happy Thanksgiving to my friends south of the border! And to the rest of you! Why limit Thanksgiving to only once a year?

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Comment by Laurie Leask

November 21, 2007 @ 9:24 pm

Hi Glenda

I am new here and to your blog, but I have just added you on skype, you may remember!

This is a great idea indeed and I love the way you set the scene for us.

I have read above the chats and they are all so inspiring, as you are too.

I am thankful to the Lord for sending me people that I can help one way or another. All he has to do is keep giving me the energy too.

I will keep this brief, because of pressing jobs etc, BUT you are beautiful and I like the quote earlier that God does not make mistakes when he makes us all. He just makes UNIQUE people that’s it.

God Bless and chat again soon, maybe on Skype.

Regards Laurie Leask

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Comment by Glenda

November 21, 2007 @ 9:38 pm

Welcome to the Readers’ Cafe, Laurie! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. It is readers like you that make the experience.

Your B&B looks very inviting. Perhaps we’ll hold Readers’ Cafe there one Wednesday.

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Comment by Mary McDonald, Process Improvement Specialist

November 22, 2007 @ 7:47 am

Hi Glenda and Darrell,

Sorry I missed the cafe’ but did want to chime in with a quick hello!

Hugs,
Mary McD

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Comment by Glenda

November 22, 2007 @ 9:47 am

Hi Mary, thanks for popping by. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Comment by Ange Recchia

November 22, 2007 @ 4:53 pm

Hello Glenda and everyone 🙂

Ange here from Melbourne, Australia.

I hope I am not too late!

I am thankful for the beautiful friendships that I have made and that I am so blessed to have been connected with Glenda.

Glenda, you are awesome and I love what you do and how you go about it. I read through your blog from time to time and I saw the photo’s you posted from Vegas.

We do not have thanksgiving here but I would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. It is the little things like smiles, words, and gestures that people make that makes the world a better place.

God Bless

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