I turned down several invitations so I could stay home. I used to be the cook, and when my children grew up, I thought they would invite me to their houses. But that's not what happened. None of them cook or even celebrate Thanksgiving much. I will always wonder how my children turned out, as they are, when we made every holiday and birthday special for them. Anyway, one of my daughters is coming over, but she's vegan and is bringing her food. I am ordering mine from a local restaurant with good food, and we will watch a movie—the first Thanksgiving alone for the two of us. No cooking!

Happy Thanksgiving, Ruby, to you and your family. 🦃