From my table to yours on this Thanksgiving Day, thanks for being here at the ol’ blog. Three years and more than 1,300 followers from 126 countries, we’re still reading and writing the American Rust Belt–and beyond–together.
Another WordPress Discover feature this year, My Interview with Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas, brought more of you here, and I’m so grateful. Who would I talk to–about the power of poetry, memoir, fiction, and place–without you? 761 comments this year, nearly every one an exchange, and we learn a little more about story–on and off the page–and about each other. Stay tuned for my next author interview on Monday!
In the meantime… On a personal note, a couple of my most recent posts have helped connect me with my late mom’s dearest childhood friend, a friend who kept photos and keepsakes and so many memories–and is kindly sharing them with me. The photo above isn’t a Thanksgiving table, but New Year’s 1966. That’s my grandma, Nana, in red, looking like she has a secret to share; Papa’s at the head.
Times and traditions pass us by, but this holiday remains one for joining together in gratitude. So, thanks so much for being at this table, friends.
If you’re celebrating, how are you celebrating?
Need a read? Head over to my FB page, where I’ve linked to a great Cleveland-inspired list of books, a few of which we’ve discussed here at the blog. Check out my Categories above for book reviews and more. And there’s always book talk at Twitter, where I’m @MoonRuark. Thanks!
Rust Belt Girl 
A terrific photo – I hope you have a festive and filling Thanksgiving celebration!
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Thanks, John. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! (I expect to see food photos on IG!)
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Keep your eyes open – hopefully it all turns out!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Rebecca! Always enjoy your posts!
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Thank you, Deb. I’m so grateful we’ve connected. Happy Thanksgiving–and may your feasting and reading be great, this holiday! (I know I have some of your flashes to catch up on!)
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Enjoy your holiday celebration, Rebecca! Sounds like your blog is a hit!
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Thank you for being here, Eilene! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
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Awesome photo! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Rebecca. That’s so cool that someone was able to give you such precious photos thanks to your blog.
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Thanks for being here. I’m just thrilled to have followers, like you, that keep coming back!
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😊 always. I love your posts. I feel like I always learn something interesting.
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Such a great year for you! I am so happy for you getting a Discover feature. Your writing is always insightful and beautiful. 💕
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Many thanks, Kim! I appreciate you being here!
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