thanksgiving

awake way too early
mind circling feverishly around
menu
inspection
election
yesterday’s and next week’s work

get up
roast butternut squash
pressure cook parsnips
prepare mushrooms for stuffing
stuff mushrooms

write draft response to inspection report
want to send it right away
hold off

try to enjoy the meal
the family gathering
toast the day’s pregnancy announcement
and Ellie, matriarch