Talkin' turkey

I hope you had as glorious a Thanksgiving as the Tally-hos did. Random reports:
1. A high-school pal who is on a round-the-world amble with his wife and teenage daughter celebrated the holiday in Istanbul. "We didn't plan on the Thanksgiving/Turkey connection, but it worked out well! We're having dinner with about 35 American travelers and expats this evening at Molly's Cafe. Should be fun. Today also marks six months on the road. Our travels have made us even more thankful for what we have (and take for granted) as Americans."
2. At a friend's dinner in North Wilmington, each of the 18 guests expressed something they were grateful for. One guy said he was glad he'd been born in North Carolina, and then proceeded to recite the state motto. 
3. A very cool young friend who was home from school (Temple) spotted me at the gas station the day after Thanksgiving and gave me a big hug and an update on his family: older brother in medical school in Philly, younger brother at Temple as well, sister a high-school freshman. How time flies!
4. Why did downtown Kennett smell like burnt toast the afternoon of "Black Friday"?
5. I texted my British friend George: "U guys need to start celebrating Thanksgiving!" The reply? "We will when you all see sense and join the British commonwealth. Then U can scrap the dollar and use pounds instead!"
6. Who knew that cranberry sauce was so controversial? Apparently there are purists who disdain the canned jellied stuff and will eat only the fresh, home-made, chunky variety. Hey, I'll eat either one.