I put a post awhile back suggesting that anyone who finds themselves alone for Thanksgiving could meet me at Golden Corral but didn't really get any definite responses. At least there are no reservations required and the cost would be reasonable. The other suggestion would be to make reservations at some restaurant around here, but it would have to be done soon. PM me if you are interested.

mfp I pm'd you about a turkey day singles event. How I got to not much family for holidays is I have only one childless brother and only one childless son and the rest of the extended and wonderful family are in Tennessee. pls see threads on the singles forum for holiday home party invites. we are a loving and connected group and nobody I have gotten to know is shallow or mean and all of us know that we need each other.

kittygilchrist and all: Being alone or being lonely is under our control. As a 'non-custodial parent' I had to deal with the heartaches and questions that came with the judge's decision. My therapist gets the credit for having me focus not on what I missed, but what I have. Over the nearly 30 years I have taken those 'potentially lonely' holidays and made them special with new friends, new traditions and -- most importantly -- new traditions.

That being said, I'll host 4 singles for Thanksgiving at my Buttonwood home.

Bill, thank you for your gracious invitation! The singles have a party going already if you want to attend that, but no one has offered a December holiday party yet. I love everything you said..especially the way you say...new traditions!

Blessed and grateful
 

All really great heartfelt responses here. Diane - words of wisdom. I know for me I'm very grateful and blessed for the wonderful holidays I've had with my family. This just happens to be an odd year in so many ways, next year I will plan better.

I have my Hallmark movies lined up and will no doubt find some project to occupy me. And, there is always a volunteer option that I just may take advantage of.

Skyping with my kids and grand daughter will be the highlight of the day for sure.

I am very blessed and thankful to be healthy and where I am in this point of my life. Life could always be so much worse.

Blessings to all.

I'm glad you could relate to my comments. You can do this !! The remote and a Hallmark movie and a project - sounds like a pleasant way to spend the day. Skyping is awesome. Enjoy.

I'm glad to see that some people don't mind being alone on holidays. I feel misunderstood about this at times. I don't care for large gatherings - I would like to go to a restaurant for a turkey dinner and that's it. Then I enjoy walking around KMart and WalMart - taking my dog for a golf cart ride and a longer walk than usual and also maybe to a different area. I belong to a singles club, get invited to friends, could go to my family's in North Palm Beach but I do all that at Christmas. So I prefer a quiet Thanksgiving - but I am available to go to a restaurant if anyone feels the same way. I am very thankful that I live in a place where I am never lonely - it doesn't get any better.

We feel blessed
 

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Kitty,

Great post that got me thinking. This year I am fortunate to be back in RI with my son and small family for the holidays. But, I have been alone during past holidays. When that happened, I did something that made me feel good like going for a long walk with my favorite tunes on my IPod or going for a bike ride. Now that I'm in TV, I know in the future I won't have to be alone with such a caring singles community.

Go Gators!

Alone for Christmas
 

Hi
I'm married to a great guy that sees his elderly mother over the holidays (this year from 12-24 to 12-30). I usually go but not this year - been there, done that and it's no fun for me. I'd love to get together with others who are alone (and I love doggies). Maybe we could see movies, go out to dinner, tour houses together? Count me in. Let's all be alone - together!