The great humorist Will Rogers once said of Thanksgiving:
In the days of our founders, they were willing to give thanks for mighty little, for mighty little was all they expected. If they could gather in a few pumpkins, potatoes, and some corn for the winter, they were in a thankful mood.
Today we have mighty expectations even for the mundane. When you think about it, it's a bit of a miracle that we rarely give a thought as to who grows the pumpkins and corn, but we expect them to be there when we want them.
So, on Thanksgiving, give a thought to the mighty little expectations of the founders and count your blessings.
Have a great holiday!
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
