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1. I relate to the story, as I spent Thanksgiving away from home as well during college years.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Nov 21, 2016, 04:23 PM

Nov 2016

I also went to college outside of NYC, in Tarrytown, NY, but in the 1950's.
Flying home to Ohio in November for several days was not an option, as I would be for Christmas in December for a much longer period.

I can't even remember who took me in, but roommates and friends must have come through, as I didn't spend Thanksgiving Day o campus.
I do remember one, though, one who invited me for her family home on the New Jersey shore.

All these many years later, I appreciate the outreach of strangers and their parents who opened their homes and hearts to a young person who would have been alone otherwise on a special holiday.

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Collecting Strays at the Thanksgiving Table [View all] elleng Nov 2016 OP

I relate to the story, as I spent Thanksgiving away from home as well during college years. No Vested Interest Nov 2016 #1

So do I appreciate the outreach of strangers. elleng Nov 2016 #2