Thanksgiving Day, 2008

Photo by clarity

Yes, it's Turkey Day in the U.S. Or if you are like my vegetarian neighbors, it's Tofurkey Day (tofu in the shape fo a turkey.)

Between watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and baking a few things to take to the afternoon gathering of siblings, parents, nieces and nephews, and assorted friends, I'm grateful for this time to get quiet and reflect.

It's been just over a year since the idea of A Bigger Voice came to me, in a daydream, while driving. Along the way, I've been blessed with "an embarrassment of riches." Thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in this work, been a guinea pig, challenged my thinking (you know who you are), and made your voices heard so that this isn't just my dream, but our dream.

One of the voices that I've been resisting hearing is the one that says, "'What the hell is this ABV thing, anyway? I just don't get it." I'm particularly grateful for this voice, because it provides the opening for a conversation that moves the ball forward. The project manager part of me hates the mess and confusion that's just been revealed and the personal coach part of me loves the deeper dialogue that will follow.

As you gather around the table today, whether it's with friends or family or strangers, I hope that you'll have good conversation that takes you someplace you didn't expect.