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Thanksgiving and the Grouch Anthem

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It's that time of year when many are focused on giving thanks. I often find myself characterized more by the 'Grouch Anthem,' but pray I will, and you will, be characterized more by the sentiment of Herbert's poem below. Happy Thanksgiving!


“The Grouch Anthem” by Oscar the Grouch



Grouches of the world unite! Stand up for your grouchly rights! Don't let the sunshine spoil the rain, Just stand up and complain.

Let this be the grouches' cause: Point out everybody's flaws! Something is wrong with everything, Except the way I sing!

You know what's right with this world? Nuttin! You know what gets me hot under the collar? You name it! And the next time some goody-two-shoes smiles and tells you to have a nice day, just remember:

Don't let the sunshine spoil the rain, Just stand up and complain! Just stand up and complain!


George Herbert (d. 1633), a Welsh poet


“Thou that has given so much to me, Give one thing more–a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth me, As if thy blessings had spare days; But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise.”


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