ROBERT SNAP SPOT
Being Corny about Fall
Humor and warm memories about a turkey platter fill the kitchen.
Humor – Changing Seasons – Good Eats
A Gratitude Platter
October is here, and I wanted to welcome Fall into our kitchen with Neal’s family platter. His mom and dad served Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey on it for more than 30 years. Now it rests above our cabinets, on what I call its “thankful perch“.
“That turkey platter has earned its view from up there.”
– Robert
Neal and I see it when we look up, and remember the food and family gatherings that have filled our lives. Today I asked him to bring it down. I had a favorite Fall vegetable waiting to make acquaintance.
The Turkey’s New Assignment
Neal brought down the platter, and I got my turn to hold up the family heirloom. Still beautiful and shiny! Look at that turkey! A real work of art… Ha! He was certainly ready for his close-up.
Those bright colors have been part of a lot of family dinners.
Today, the turkey was meeting our special guest, fresh Sweet Georgia Corn.
THIS WEEK I NOTICED
Smile if You Love Fall
While Neal reached up for the platter, I spotted that yellow smiley face (Mr. Happy) on our kitchen shelf. There I was, thinking about decades of family meals, and even the shelf seemed to be grinning at us. We try to keep joy and laughter in the home.
From Turkey to Corn
Past holidays had their turn on this platter at Neal’s parents’ table for so many years. When the platter, a Saye family keepsake, came to Neal, it brought those memories along.(TIB: I asked Neal to climb the kitchen foot ladder and pose for the blog. “Snap!” ) He gave the platter a proper presentation, too. Such a kind and dutiful husband!
“Autumn has come. Corn, you’re up!”
– Robert
I took one more look at that painted turkey before we put the corn on his platter. Then I brought over four ears, husks and all. Yes, I thought we had room.
Once the sweet treat was in place, I had to lift the whole thing for a photograph. Welcome to the Saye-Smith kitchen, Autumn! I’ll try not to make you laugh too much while I celebrate your induction.
Corn, Camera, Smile
I meant to show you the corn. Then I started posing with it. Classic spontaneous Robert! Ok Neal, take more pictures please.
The ears moved a little closer to my face. Competing to be the focus. Hey! “Who’s the photoblogger here?”
There I am, somewhere behind those husks. I’ll call that a successful disguise. My narration may have given away the surprise.
I finally lowered the corn enough to show my face again.
That platter has a new fall job, and I’m glad we brought it down.
You may remember seeing it before in Walking in Yester-Year: Thanksgiving at a Park.
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Which meals live in yours?
Neal’s parents, no longer with us, passed this platter down to him, and now it has a place in our Saye-Smith home. I’d love to hear what comes to mind when you think of the meals your family shared.
What dish brings back a family meal for you?
“Fall calls us back to the table, the meals and the stories come with us.”
— Robert
📍 Savannah, Georgia
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Humor, Changing Seasons, Good Eats
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iPhone 18Pro Max
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Robert Snap Spot
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