Speaking of Thanksgiving ......

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38. I really connect with you over "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" and "Lonely People."

But . . . I've always been able to enjoy Thanksgiving, whether with the family, home with the solitude of a quiet day off, life with the boys, or the ones I spent in Federal Prison. Whatever the conditions, I've always been able to make a good day of it.

This year will be raucous, with my 2½ year old grand daughter, who's chosen me as her best friend and chase-partner and co-conspirator. I'm coming with balloons to blow up and let go, books, and wine corks, which she somehow values.

My sister & brother-in-law, both public-interest criminal defense attorneys, host a friends, orphans, & family Thanksgiving that's been a tradition for decades now. They provided family for my son when I was in the joint, and it's always a lively and loving time. Being a collection of hard San Francisco liberals, we're always on the same political page. When I finish this post, I'll be off to make my traditional jalapeno cornbread, which they always say they look forward to.

Thanksgiving is often a time to reflect on our past times, and our life so far. But, let's project to our next Thanksgiving, and the relief and joy we can share over our victories against the tide of fascism, evil, and stupidity that's gripped our nation.

Happy Thanksgiving, from this Western New York Erie Canal port town native.

Oh yeah- Speaking of Western New York- Democrat Nate McMurray's running hard in a special election in New York's 27th District. Last election, he just missed beating Chris Collins, an indicted millionaire crook who committed insider trading crimes from the White House lawn. Collins has quit, due to his upcoming sentencing, and there will be a special election in April. Dark Republican money and rat*uckers have poured into Western New York to sabotage this election, but McMurray's got an amazing ground game. Let's push this one over the finish line and free Western New York from the Collins / Paladino types. Once Nate's in, he'll hold fast the district.

https://votemcmurray.com/