“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ALBERT SCHWEITZER
ILLUSTRATION: Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” A.A. MILNE, Winnie-the-Pooh
Illustration: E.H. Shepard (illustrator of original Winnie-the-Pooh books, published 1926-1928)
“Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life… a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year…” RAY STANNARD BAKER (1870-1946), one of the first investigative journalists, who also wrote books for children under the pseudonym DAVID GRAYSON
Drawing: “Harvest Moon,” pastel by Jamie Pitts, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” CICERO, Roman Philosopher (106 BC-46BC)
Photo: Monica (mocachip), ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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