Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Welcome To The Land Of Red Clay








Every year I have to decide whether I am staying in DC for Thanksgiving or going to Atlanta. I am certain that my situation is not a unique one. You see, my parents have been divorced since the early 1970's. So, during the holidays I have to decide which holiday I am going to spend with each parent(Mother=D.C., Father=ATL). This year I am going to take that drive to Atlanta to be with my father and my family there. I always look forward to returning to Georgia because that is where I spent all of my college years (class of '94) between Atlanta and Savannah. I'll get to see some of my friends because most of them are from the Atlanta metro area or they moved there after college. I'll also get to hang out with my younger brother. We usually head to East Atlanta, Little Five Points, or to my old spot, Apache Cafe.
Anyway, it will be good to see everyone and spend some time with people that I love and care for. I hope that all that view this blog will have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. If Thanksgiving is not part of your cultural background or heritage then just be thankful for the love of your family and friends.
To my blog-friends, I look forward to corresponding with you after I return from Georgia. Peace & Blessings~

8 comments:

Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful said...

Are you gonna pick you a Georgia Plum?
*wink*

Happy Thanksgiving Stephen

*wave*

Stephen A. Bess said...

Haa haa! :)I wont be picking any Georgia Plums because I will have a South African Apple with me. That one apple will spoil a whole bunch of plums. :)JennelyB, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

**wave**

nikki said...

stay warm, cuz atlanta is a lil chilly right now. oh, and the apache is still on point.

Bougie Black Boy said...

have a happy holiday!

Rose said...

enjoy yourself and have a happy Thanksgiving..

Stephen A. Bess said...

Ruben, Stephen, and Rose-
Thank you all for your holiday wishes. I hope that all of you had a great Thanksgiving as well.

Nikki-
the weather in Atlanta was fantastic on Thanksgiving day. It cooled down on Friday, but I was in South Georgia by then. :)

M. Akamau said...

Stephen,
Try getting married and you may REALLY have problems at the holidays! :)

Peace,
Michele

Stephen A. Bess said...

Michele-
I can only imagine the stories. :)

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