The Pulse
Sunday, November 30th, 2008Thanksgiving was a time for much gratitude and reflection this year. It’s hard for me to keep track of the 2 years that have disappeared since my father’s passing. During this time I have come to have much more respect and gratitude for my father’s way of life. Even though we often chose different ways of doing the same things I have come to have gratitude for all he taught me about farm life, and a true love of nature. Every time I go home to Kentucky I am reminded of this more and more. I see the fruits of all the hard work and how they have matured into security for all of my family. This gratitude allows my roots to grow deeper into an experience of where I came from, and who I really am. I am also grateful for the strength and dedication I experience from my mom. She is a wonderfully strong woman who has continually given her life to family, friends, and neighbors. AND I especially love seeing my daughter get an experience of life on the farm even though it pales in comparison to what it once was. Our rides across the land at least show her the place of my childhood, and the brief stories share with her some of the memories held there. Thanksgiving was deep and heartfelt this year! Now I am back to another home in Los Angeles as I move forward with my writing, the completion of 2008, and the opening of intention for 2009. Onward we go! Love, David










