<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tg-turkey-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1699" title="TG turkey 2" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tg-turkey-2.jpg" height="288" width="448" /></a>

I'm thankful that in this great big blog world we have connected.

If you've read my about page, you know <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Pendants-Promise-judythe-morgan/dp/0615645917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353536533&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=judythe+morgan" target="_blank">I'm a writer</a> and an antiques dealer/collector. <strong>Ephemeron</strong> fascinates me. That's why I chose this particular greeting today.

Not familiar with the term?

Ephemera (the plural form) refers to something transitory or short-lived. Items like pamphlets, notices, tickets, postcards or greeting cards designed to be useful or important for only a short time. In this age of technology, we're losing ephemera.  Especially old postcards like these.

<dl id="attachment_1712" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width:237px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd3.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1712 " title="O" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd3.jpg?w=227" height="300" width="227" /></a><a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd3.jpg"></a> </dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Back reads "from Ray to the Baby 1913 H. R. M."</dd></dl>

[caption id="attachment_1722" align="aligncenter" width="212"]<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd54.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1722" title="O" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd54.jpg?w=212" height="300" width="212" /></a> "Wishing you a Peaceful Thanksgiving Day; With all of Earth's fruit from the blossom of May."[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1723" align="aligncenter" width="209"]<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd41.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1723" title="O" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/tgd41.jpg?w=209" height="300" width="209" /></a> "North South East and West; Let's all join hands So that we may truly rejoice on Thanksgiving Day" To Marguerite from Grandma, 1915.[/caption]

Each card undoubtedly has a story. Who was Ray and why did he send a Thanksgiving card to Baby? Were Marguerite and Grandma feuding and needed to join hands? There's definitely a story connect to that one.

The writers among us could probably plot some compelling stories based on these old postcards. I think that's why I find ephemeron so intriguing.

But just for today, let's forget about writing.

Instead, let's

[caption id="attachment_1725" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/2010-stefs.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1725" title="2010 stef's" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/2010-stefs.jpg?w=150" height="97" width="150" /></a> Sit around the table and visit with family and friends.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1729" align="alignnone" width="150"]<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/football1.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1729" title="football" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/football1.jpg?w=150" height="112" width="150" /></a> Cheer for our favorite football team. Or nap.[/caption]

And most important, remember to take the giblets out of the turkey!<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/me-and-tom-turkey.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1730" title="me and tom turkey" alt="" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/me-and-tom-turkey.jpg?w=150" height="132" width="150" /></a>

Thanks for showing up today to read my blog.

<span style="color:#444444;line-height:23px;">I'm going to enjoy my blessings today.I hope you h</span>ave a wonderful Thanksgiving day with your family and friends.

See you here on the 26th.