It makes it sound less lonely, and I’m not stopping my corny jokes cold turkey in this pandemic. I usually do Thanksgiving with members of my adopted family here in Pittsburgh: my best friend, Connie, her siblings and nephews, their spouses and their kids. We live in the same metropolitan area, and three of us, including both me and Connie, live alone. I will watch my all-time favorite Thanksgiving movies from childhood, including “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “Garfield’s Thanksgiving.” I’ll also watch the pared-down pandemic version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I also plan to call several other friends and family members in far-flung places, say “happy Thanksgiving” and tell them why I am thankful for them.

Source: Washington Post November 23, 2020 10:52 UTC