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THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS ~ 'BE THANKFUL FOR THE MANY THINGS ... JUST TAKE THEM AS THEY COME'

Be thankful for the many things
That make this old world hum;
And if you can't have what you want,
Just take them as they come.














(treasured vintage Thanksgiving postcards)

Comments

Kala said…
Hope you have a fabulous holiday Joey! :)
Anonymous said…
What a joy to see another aspect of American culture! The words, the cards, the images, are simply wonderful. I love the way you've put them up together.
Gatsbys Gardens said…
Great vintage postcards! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Eileen
Anonymous said…
Dearest Joey, A touch of Victoriana to your posting today...and how appropriate to be nostalgic at a time when reflection on the many gifts that we have in life is the order of the day.

Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Rose said…
Lovely sentiments for this holiday, Joey. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Carol said…
Lovely old fashioned reminders of Thanksgiving. I love the poem and feel very thankful for "the many things that make this old world hum." Thankful for the light and joy you add to the world Joey! Have a love filled holiday.
D said…
Your post puts a smile on my face. We hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving, Joey.
RURAL said…
What a beautiful collection you have of old postcards.

Have a wonderful thanksgiving.

PS, I made that most delicious pumpkin chili, oh wow! OH WOW!


Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Unknown said…
Love the card collection! Happy Thanksgiving!
Chloe m said…
I love these vintage postcards you shared. I hope you have a wonderful and enjoyable Thanksgiving, Joey!
Linnea said…
What a great collection you have here! So vintage! Happy Thanksgiving to you too and thanks for stopping by.
potagerblog said…
I am grateful for my new friend, Joey. Happy Thanksgiving, dear.
What Karen Sees said…
Fun, interesting, and creative images to depict our Thanksgiving Day traditions! I hope you and your family have a most lovely day!!!
Pat said…
Love all the cards.
Have a great turkey day.
fer said…
Very nice images, Happy thanksgiving!
Mireille said…
Dear Joey , have a beatiful and great Thanksgiving
Nutty Gnome said…
What a beautiful collection of vintage Thanksgiving cards Joey.

Have a wonderful time with your family :)
Joey, I hope your Thanksgiving was splendid and filled with many good things. We are all very blessed with both family and friendship and health which is the greatest blessing of all. Loved the postcards. We have a lady in town who makes new ones which are copies of the antiques.~~Dee
joey said…
Thank you, old and new treasured friends, for your lovely comments. Wishing you endless days filled with Thanksgiving joys :)

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