Being a singleton and have been for 40 years, I have not hosted Thanksgiving but joined with other family members. It has been wonderful to cook, serve and eat together with twenty or more other family members. But this year, I will be on my own. The family is not gathering. I am so excited to make what I want for this celebratory meal. I am anticipating the scent of turkey and pumpkin pie wafting from my oven and filling my home with memories. I will make a favorite bread, cranberry salad and set my table for the feast. Lonely, well yes a little but I plan on celebrating with thanks for all I have and plan a day that includes a nap and pulling out all my Christmas movies and music to get the season started.