Someone Special at Our Thanksgiving Table

from The Expression staff

If you could invite anyone in the world to share Thanksgiving dinner with you, who would it be?

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering around the table, sharing good food and appreciating the people who make our lives special. But as we look around the table this year, there may be someone whose absence we feel particularly deeply. Perhaps it's a loved one who has passed away, a family member or dear friend who lives far away, someone we haven't seen in years, or even a person we've never met but have always admired.

Here's our writing invitation: If you could have one special person sitting at your Thanksgiving dinner table this year, who would you choose, and why?

Imagine that person sitting across from you. What would you see? Perhaps your grandmother, wearing the apron you remember so well; your childhood best friend with that familiar smile; a sibling who moved across the country; or someone whose life and accomplishments have inspired you. Maybe it's a favorite author, entertainer, historical figure or celebrity you've always wished you could meet.

Bring that person to life through your writing. Describe what he/she looks like. What would they be wearing? What expression would be on their face? Do they have a familiar laugh, a favorite saying or a particular way of telling a story? What might you talk about? What questions would you ask? What stories would you hope to hear?

Most importantly, why would you want this person at your table? What place does s/he hold in your heart or imagination? What would their presence mean to you? Is there something you wish you had said, something you wish you could share, or simply a special feeling you would experience by having them there?

Perhaps you'd like to recreate a Thanksgiving from years ago, introduce this person to family members they've never met, catch up on all the things they've missed, or simply enjoy one more afternoon together. Or maybe you'd love the opportunity to sit across from someone you've admired.

There is no right or wrong way to approach this. Your writing can be touching, funny, nostalgic, imaginative or a little bit of everything. A cherished memory, a description, an imagined conversation or a simple explanation of why this person matters to you would all be perfectt.

We want your story, told in your own voice.

After all, the holidays are about more than what's on the menu. It's about the connections we cherish, the memories we carry and the people who make our lives richer, whether they're sitting beside us or living only in our hearts.

So, who would you invite to fill that extra chair? We hope you'll share your story with us!

Send your stories to leslemisko@aol.com or janeEstahl2335@gmail.com

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