MY LIFE: HAT TIE FOOTE
ThanksGIVING By HATTIE FOOTE
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rowing up, Thanksgiving was not high on my holiday ranking list. It wasn’t necessarily fun and sugar-fueled like Halloween, nor were there presents or magic like Christmas. Of course, it was always nice to be with family, but I was usually more than happy to get the meal over with so we could move on to putting up our Christmas tree. One particular year, we did the usual go around the table and say what you are thankful for ritual, and my grandfather decided that was the time to reveal his disdain for his recently deceased sister, which resulted in some people laughing, my grandmother furiously yelling at him, and a glass of wine flying from someone grabbing their head in disbelief. Family dysfunction aside, that was an
entertaining dinner that went down in our family history books. Now, as an adult, I quite enjoy this time of year. I love the time with my family, I love the food (and the fact that my mom still cooks most of the meal), and I love the traditions. Speaking of traditions, this year is the 10th annual Coronado Turkey Trot, which is an event that is so important to us. My husband’s business, Coronado Fitness Club, has been a sponsor of this event every year, and it truly is one of my favorite ways to kick off the holiday. I like to brag to people that I start every Thanksgiving with a 5k, but I leave out the part that I’m a professional leisure stroller, not a speed racer. It’s a wonderful morning for all fitness levels, enjoying our beloved Coronado with loved ones, all for the Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation Child Life Fund.
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