On the Thanksgiving weekend, Al Beeber spent time thinking about the meaning of the holiday while working in his yard.
He was using a rented hedge trimmer to attack the vines, shrubs, and roses before the onset of wintry weather.
I also tried not to get distracted lest I hit my leg with the trimmer as I did a few years ago, which left a nice scar above the left knee.
He also kept an eye out for deer on the front lawn to prevent another emergency trip, recalling a past incident where his dog Izzy's leash injured his left hand, requiring a notable bandage.
Author's summary: Reflecting on gratitude during Thanksgiving.