The holiday essentially begins this morning as I travel west to visit loved ones and then complete many pre-Thanksgiving tasks on my way back home. Fortunately our family discussed holiday plans prior to the event so we know that everyone will have a Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones--no one will be left out of the festivities. There's a bit of sadness that we can't celebrate with the same camaraderie of the past, but my mom's illness prevents that since she cannot leave home for more than a very short time. The key is to make the best of the celebrations and bring as much cheer and good will as possible. Onward.