{"id":211857,"date":"2021-11-11T04:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/?p=211857"},"modified":"2021-11-11T04:29:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T11:29:07","slug":"thanks-and-pass-the-gravy-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/thanks-and-pass-the-gravy-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanks and Pass the Gravy! &#8211; 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0As we come to this time of year, we have certainly had our fair share of troubling times and tribulations these past several months. But it\u2019s also a time to be thankful for what is good and great in our lives.<\/p>\n<p>Is your family in good health? Do you have running water and flushing toilets? Have clothes to wear with shoes on your feet. Are you eating regularly and maybe even gained a little bit of weight? Were there birthday parties or family get-togethers where you could actually see and touch loved ones? Be thankful!<\/p>\n<p>While you may be OK, are there friends or neighbors who might need a helping hand this\u00a0time of year? Maybe it\u2019s an elderly\u00a0person who would just love a simple\u00a0visit from you to brighten <em>their<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>day? Many of these folks just want something for free\u2026.<em>your time. <\/em>They want to interact and be with someone who puts a smile or a spark in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>At this time of year, be generous with your time to someone who would love a visit. Americans have long been known for their generosity. So, let\u2019s all work together\u00a0to keep that positive attitude going!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you and yours a truly <strong><em>Happy Thanksgiving! Now&#8230;pass the gravy!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0As we come to this time of year, we have certainly had our fair share of troubling times and tribulations these past several months. But it\u2019s also a time to be thankful for what is good and great in our lives. Is your family in good health? Do you have running water and flushing toilets? 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