Years ago I drew this little scene for a play based on the folk tale Stone Soup. In Stone Soup an old woman sets a large pot of water to boil on a fire outside, putting nothing more than a large stone in the water. She diligently stirs the pot and as villagers pass by she explains this will be the most delicious soup when it is cooked – and if they would like to try it, they should throw in some carrots or potatoes or spices to contribute. One by one the villagers add a few of their own vegetables to the pot and when it’s done they all share in the scrumptious hot stew full of the shared fruits of their labor. (Though they don’t all realize the stone had nothing to do with it!)
So I wish you all a Stone Soup Thanksgiving – a bountiful day, full of shared gifts and warm hearts!
