In trying to be true to evolving feelings about Thanksgiving, was going to skip the traditional holiday post that every brand must post on holidays, especially Thanksgiving. Was going to let Thanksgiving-themed articles speak for themselves. But after watching basketball yesterday, a dream floated in overnight, and its message can be the theme of this holiday post from ALBB to you:

In the dream, I (Katie) was on the court, running up and down with my team. On my team were various people from parts of Beacon and Newburgh, like in the Ceasefire group, and people I couldn’t see from elsewhere. We were just there - playing our part - on the court, running very fast, forwards and backwards, turning to catch the ball, each taking turns passing and catching to score. We had deeply different strengths and purposes, but we were grounded. We knew what to do and who we were.

Whenever I leave Beacon, I reflect back on it to see and feel its unique mix of people that foster the environment beneath and above the sidewalk. This microcosm that fosters hands-in nurturing that can be taken with you wherever you go.

This is the Tgiving feeling that I pass to you. In the dream, I was grateful for the players.

In health and honesty,
Katie