Look, this is not an open invitation – although “Happy Thanksgiving to All!” – but the amusing/frightening thought that some of (all?) my Facebook friends could show up for Thanksgiving occurred to me while reading the report of crashers at the White House state dinner. Talk about pouring more water in the soup – I currently have 2,257 FB friends. That’s not to brag. The likes of Sean Hannity has 15,520. (Lou Dobbs, by comparison, has 932 – not too strong if he really is planning on running for President.)
Still if I did put up a tent and invite all my FB friends (not that I have room for such a tent) how many of them would I recognize and, more importantly, how many of them would actually come? Well, I guess that would depend on what we were serving. I hear the price of Screaming Eagle cabernet has come down in the recession.
But kidding aside, I think we all know 2009 is an uneasy Thanksgiving. Even so, most of us have our family and friends to be thankful for. And the amazing bounty of nature, who or whatever we think is responsible for it. And speaking of that bounty, recent events – a download from some university servers – have reminded us that that bounty is not in as much danger as some would have us believe. That’s good news for Thanksgiving 2009.
Good news for me personally is, yes, all those Facebook friends. I am thankful to all of you. It’s rather amazing to me, because such recognition never came from my novels or screenplays. It is thanks entirely to a group effort – to Pajamas Media and PJTV. I know all of us who work on those closely tied endeavors would like to wish every one of our readers and viewers a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s have fun in the holiday season and work our heads off for our ideals in the coming year.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too, Roger. You’re blazing a trail and making a real contribution with PJTV. And this is one of my favorite websites to check everyday. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors.
The great thing about facebook friends is that they don’t usually know your address!
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for the righteous anger of honorable Americans and our humble spokespeople, including you and all at PJTV.
This year I am especially thankful for the internet as a free and open source of news, comment, and information. May it remain that way.
Does anyone know if the sale price of the Screaming Eagle cabernet includes delivery?
“Does anyone know if the sale price of the Screaming Eagle cabernet includes delivery?”
Heh…. I imagine if you’re willing to pay full price they might be willing to negotiate (or bring to you on sedan chair).
Congrats and a Happy Thanksgiving, Roger.
Roger,
I read the guidelines to commenting (bet I’m the first) and noted that profanity is forbidden. I’m not sure what in your missive would provoke profanity unless, perhaps, inducing one to try the Screaming Eagle. A taste of the kicking chicken could have one screaming more than Happy Thanksgiving. Which reminds me to wish you just that.
Oh c’mon Roger, what if I bring some stuffing?
Jvon, stuffing is practically pure fat with a few carbs – not good for you. But Screaming eagle is red wine… reservatrol… you get my drift.
Some of the useful idiots over at MoreOn.com believe that the facebook photos are a right wing conspiracy and are very concerned.
Well I’m glad they are at least concerned.
MoreOn.org. (sp)
I’m betting that the key fact in th story has been overlooked. The story says, “…she in a striking red and gold lehenga (traditional Indian formalwear)…”
Thus, just as at Fort Hood, political correctness has trumped common sense. The left wing security folks simply saw a woman in Indian formalwear and assumed she was OK and did not assure she was OK.
As to all the “friends” showing up one has to consider the risk involved in showing up unannounced at the home of a guy wearing a Sam Spade hat. Do not stand anywhere near anybody named Bridget or Wilmer.
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, Roger. I think 2010 will be a better year and for that (among many other things) I am grateful.
(side note: according to the LA Times, Sarah Palin has 1,070,458 Facebook friends)
You could be right, Sukie. I even hear there’s going to be a roadshow of The Three Penny Opera.
Maggie…. Combine Facebook (with enough little tidbits of info), Google maps (those party shots don’t feature your house anywhere in them do they?) and the Whitepages (i do know your name), and you’d be surprised how quick a savvy person can triangulate your position. It’s not ‘that’ easy. But if someone wanted to find you they probably could.
I only have 153 facebook friends. But the funny thing is that they are all actually my friends and I am very thankful for that. A dozen or so I’ve known since grade school (in the seventies) and a few I’ve known for six months (since we moved to a new neighborhood). I’d be surprised if any one of them didn’t have my address and phone number. I can tell by these things that I’m not famous. That gives me another thing to be thankful for!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Roger! I’m not your fb friend, but if we ever get to know one another, I’ll be glad to add you!