Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Ah, what luxury!  We got up late, had waffles for breakfast, and attempted to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the commercials, the musical numbers, the chatter overwhelmed the occasional glimpses of the floats and balloons, so we quit that and went for a walk in the very cold for us brisk day.  We aren't known for our fall color here, but this year it has been spectacular, and so the scenery was delightful.  I feel so grateful for my life, my family, my friends.  I'm missing my daughter and granddaughter and my younger son, his wife, and their baby, but I know they are surrounded by love where they are.  It's also my middle grandson's birthday, he's three today, and he has been a blessing, as they all have.  So it's double joy today.  I've talked to some friends on the phone, texted others, and feel strongly connected.  I pray for all sentient beings, that they not suffer, and feel love.