A SPARTAN THANKSGIVING

THE FIRST SPARTAN THANKSGIVING

In 1621, the Spartan colonists and Wampanoag Indians (DAWN’S FAMILY) shared an autumn harvest feast, which is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations of the Spartan’s. This harvest meal has become a symbol of cooperation and interaction between The Spartan’s and Native Americans. Although this feast is considered by many to the very first Spartan Thanksgiving, it was actually in keeping with a long tradition of celebrating the long past summer softball days and giving thanks for a successful bounty of base hits and hematomas.

Both Spartan’s and Dawn’s family (but never any SHARKS) throughout Massachusetts, including Natick, Wayland, Framingham, Ashland, Eastham, and many others organize harvest festivals, ceremonial dances, and other celebrations of thanks for centuries before the arrival of Spartan’s in Wayland.
Historians have also recorded other ceremonies of thanks among European settlers in North America, including the traditional gathering of Spartan’s at the Villa in Wayland, MA, a pre-holiday feast consisting of salad, vino, onion rings, beer, as well as martini’s.

I could go on and on with this drivel, bring up a bit of European history, but have decided not to bore anyone as all of the important historical issues have already been reviewed. Besides, who cares about Europe anyway?
I will however, get deeper into the actual Thanksgiving feast that all Spartan’s (and yes, even Dawn’s family) share with their family, friends, and pets.

FOOD HISTORY
What foods topped the table at the first Spartan harvest feast? Spartan Historians aren't completely certain about the full bounty, but it's safe to say the Spartan’s weren't gobbling up pumpkin pie or playing with their mashed potatoes. I could attempt to detail a complete list of foods that were available to the Spartan’s at the first 1621 feast (which Sue Dean remembers like it was just yesterday.) However, the only three items that historians know for sure were on the menu were vino, martini’s, and beer, which are mentioned above (and yes, don’t forget the onion rings)

So there you have it – another day in history as cataloged by a warped Spartan historian.
Eat well, enjoy your beverage, have plenty of dessert, and make sure your animal friends enjoy their very own Thanksgiving feast!

RUMINATIONS

HERE IT IS, JUST A SHORT TIME BEFORE THANKSGIVING. FOR ALL THE FOSSILS THAT BECAME FOSSILS, THEY WILL CONTINUE TO FOSSILIZE WITH GRACE AS THEY BEGIN TO ENTER THIER 52nd YEAR OF LIFE ON THIS PLANET.

WITH THE RECENT RAIN AND WIND, FALL HAS TAKEN IT'S EVIL GRIP ON OUR LAND, STRIPPING THE TREES OF FOLIAGE AND LEAVING THE CHILLING FEEL THAT MOTHER NATURE WILL SOON BEGIN DUMPING THAT WHITE STUFF UPON OUR ONCE GREEN LAWNS.

AND WHAT'S WITH HOLIDAY ADS ALREADY ON THE TUBE? WHAT HAPPENED TO WAITING UNTIL THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING?
WITH THAT SAID, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BEGIN PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR AND HOW WE WILL ALL IMPROVE OURSELVES AS 2009 ROLLS IN.

HOW WILL YOU CHOOSE TO IMPROVE YOURSELF IN THE NEW YEAR? DIET? EAT BETTER? TAKE MORE MENTAL HEALTH DAYS?
THINGS UNDER CONSIDERATION ARE:

EAT MORE ICE CREAM
REMAIN OPTIMISTIC ABOUT BOSTON PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
VISIT NATIONAL LANDMARKS
LEARN A LANGUAGE
CELEBRATE MORE SPARTANS WHO TURN 50
DRINK MORE VINO
SAY FAREWELL TO AUNTIE FLO (top on the list - but I'm sure it ain't gonna happen)