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QUOTATION: People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing. - Walter H. Judd

2004-11-25 - 12:20 p.m. We are thankful for our blessings A message from the Callaway home on this Thanksgiving Day 2004... On this happy day, we are thankful for our blessings. We pray for renewed belief in ourselves and each other and hope this bond of love will expand to envelop the entire universe. Happy Thanksgiving Gettin' together to smile and rejoice And eatin' and laughin' with folks of your choice. And kissin' the girls and declarin' that they Are growin' more beautiful day after day. Chattin' and braggin' a bit with the men Buildin' the old family circle again. Livin' the wholesome and old-fashioned cheer Just for awhile at the end of the year. Greetings fly fast as we crowd through the door And under the old roof we gather once more. Just as we did when the youngsters were small Mother's a little bit grayer, that's all. Father's a little bit older but still Ready to romp and to laugh with a will. Here we are back at the table again Tellin' our stories as women and men. Bowed are our heads for a moment in prayer Oh, but we're grateful and glad to be here. Home from the east land and home from the west Home with the folks that are dearest and best. Out of the sham of the cities afar We've come for a time to be just what we are. Here we can talk of ourselves and be frank Forgettin' position and station and rank. Give me the end of the year and if its fun When most of the plannin' and toilin' is done. Bring all the wanderers home to the nest Let me sit down with the ones I love best. Hear the old voices still ringin' with song See the old faces unblemished by wrong. See the old table with all its chairs And I'll put soul in my Thanksgivin' prayers. ~Edgar A. Guest~ email: Visit the U.S. National Debt Clock Electoral College Vote - Current Current Iraq Body Count previous - next