This photo from the Grand Boulevard Gallery in my city seems especially poignant to me today. I’m cooking, anticipating the arrival of friends and family for holiday visiting—doing the things I love to do on Thanksgiving day. If I could put my arms around all my friends and family and all those in the spectrum of my awareness and say nothing, only let the touch speak peace, perhaps that could call down a blessing as we will pray at my table this evening.

God keep you today and always, Facebook friends, blog friends, and all who may see this note.