This is a philosophical question you must then ponder, so think about it only before, during or after the meal has started. While Thanksgiving is not the holiday of Epicurius, still, try to eat, drink and be merry. In my family, during the pre-meal blessing, I think about what I am thankful for at that moment. However, by the time pumpkin pie is cut, I totally forgot what I was thankful for. I know I normally am thankful to see my family, which is getting more rare as I finish college and starting my own independent life away from all the card tables of my life.
Health is typically at the top of the list, too.
It seems like a tiny list, and I feel somewhat guilty. Sitting in front of the television and watching football is a pastime at my grandmother's house. Anyway, you watch the game with these patriarchal figures and listen to their conversations. After hearing about how much the Democrats and the Republicans have screwed up the government or problems with the boss at work, I wonder if this is my destiny. These are just a few thoughts to consider when tasting the yams, basting the turkey, and falling asleep on the couch due to the chemical preservatives in that delectable bird.