jmcquown wrote:
> Tracy wrote:
>>
>> Something I'd like to do - before he graduates from college - is have
>> some of my son's friends over for Thanksgiving. Ya know - the kid who
>> can't go home for whatever reason...that'd be nice I think for a
>> change. Actually - I will probably tell him to invite someone if he
>> wants. The more the merrier - right?
>>
>> Tracy
>
>
> Sounds fine, but I wouldn't know. None of the friends I went to college
> with had no other place to go. Maybe if I'd gone out of state I'd have
> been one of those and been invited, then I'd have been uncomfortable in
> a house full of strangers
>
> Growing up we always lived too far away from the grandparents, aunts &
> uncles to ever have big Thanksgiving dinners with anyone. It was always
> kept pretty close to the vest, 4-6 people. It got to be a habit that
> never changed. The thought of cooking for 20+ people? Sorry, I'm not
> in the catering and entertainment business <G> But I do hope you enjoy
> it, however it comes off!
>
> Jill

I have thought of that. There is also a program where I work which
offers staff and faculty the opportunity to host an international
student for Thanksgiving dinner. I have never done it - but I've always
thought it was a nice thing.

-Tracy