Thanksgiving Today

American Voices • Local • holidays • ISSUE 45•48 • Nov 26, 2009

While the rest of the world goes about its business, the United States will celebrate its traditional day of thanks today. What do you think?

“Stupid Thanksgiving. I wish I could go to work.”
Jason Woods –
Locksmith
“That reminds me: I have to put my ashtray/gravy boat in the dishwasher.”
Bill Foad –
Unemployed
“Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday next to National Give Your Mom a Candle Day. Wait, that's not a real holiday? I knew it, Mom!”
Liz Munro –
Party Planner

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