Giving thanks and giving back

Thanksgiving continues to get closer and closer. I can almost taste the roasted turkey, sour cranberries, creamy mashed potatoes, stringy green beans, luscious yams and Great-Grandma’s pie recipe!

Thanksgiving, of course, persists to be a time to ponder and count blessings. Many people take the little things for granted. For this Thanksgiving break, kick your high-schooler off the couch, hide the video games and have your teen get involved in volunteering or other various activities. For instance, I enjoy working in the Community Pride group within Fallbrook 4-H, where we contribute to local n...