Here is a safe non-political topic to discuss at your Thanksgiving dinner. During the 1920s and 1930s, the way people lived was revolutionized with all things—electricity. Local electric companies pushed for people to buy electric stoves, stating they were clean, no smoke like a wood stove, and economical among other things. In 1937, on the West Coast just before Thanksgiving, turkey prices plummeted to eight cents a pound. Why? The current gobblers were too large for the modern electric stove.

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P.S. – First of all, I am so thankful/grateful for all those who provide moral and physical support (the latter taking me to the doctor, running errands) etc it means so much to mean. In additional, I consider my fortunate for the beautiful natural surroundings where I live. After all, I spent three weeks, where the main view is ceilings, so it really changes one’s viewpoint.