A Thanksgiving to Remember

Nora Geoghegan

Staff Writer

It was Thanksgiving Eve of 2013, and my family and I were cleaning and cooking endlessly to prepare for the grueling task of hosting our family to one of the most labor-intensive holidays of the year. After a long day and night, my sisters and I finally sat down to relax and watch some TV. In the dining room, the table was set with pristine china plates set in a perfect circle, each accompanied with silverware and crystal glasses and floral cloth napkins.

Out of nowhere, a crash and a bang was heard from the dining room. We all ran to the room to discover that our 2-year-old Labrador Retriever, Shannon, had hopped up on the table, breaking everything in her path. My sisters and I responded with a mix of shock and laughter, eventually having to face the difficult task of breaking the news to my parents, who were both at work. My parents had the same reaction, as we never could’ve predicted that our well-behaved dog would do something so silly and senseless. Luckily, we had back up plates and cups to compensate for the plates and cups that fell victim to my dog’s actions.

Needless to say, our entire family was thoroughly entertained when we told them the story over Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, we forgave Shannon, as she was still little, and it was funny!

Ever since this incident, it’s been a treasured and funny memory in my family, especially since Shannon passed away in 2020.

This Thanksgiving, take some time to remember the positive and hilarious memories you share with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!