22 November, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving! I spent a few hours today traipsing all over the snooty expat enclaves of Kensington and Belgravia trying to locate a bakery selling pumpkin pie. As you can see from the photos, I was successful in the end. Do not even ask me how much this pie cost. [And before someone asks the next obvious question, here's the answer: Because I don't have an oven, that's why.] I went to Whole Foods Market in Kensington first — apparently, they sold 300 pumpkin pies before noon and had nothing left for little ol’ me. I was determined to find a pie, which will be the extent of my Thanksgiving — there will be no turkey or yams with marshmallows for me, though I’m sure I can convince my mom to make this for me at Christmas. [Did I mention I got my ticket to go home? Yes, I'll be spending Christmas in...North Carolina, by way of Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC. Every time I go home it's a multi-state extravaganza.]

While I was at the bakery, to reward myself for my troubles, I bought this mini pecan pie for myself (which, sadly, I have already eaten):

So what am I thankful for?

My family, my friends, my health, life, love.

Living in London, free rent, the chance to study for the degree that I want and to work as a teacher.

The time and space to fully engage in my creative pursuits, to write my novel, to have a room of my own (in Bloomsbury!), to have a plethora of opportunities that so many women, past and present, have never had. For this and so much more, I am thankful.

Blessings to all! [And lots of pie...] xx

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1. s. Says:

   November 22nd, 2007 at 6:17 pm

   Happy Thanksgiving! I loved this post! : ) S.

2. William Says:

   November 22nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm

   I can make you a pumpkin pie when you’re at our place. Or any other kind of pie that you might prefer!

   Happy Thanksgiving

3. Lillie Says:

   November 23rd, 2007 at 3:03 am

   Glad you found your pie. A friend’s daughter was going to school in London last year at this time. They found their pumpkin pie at Harrods…although it did cost (almost) a million dollars..

   Happy Thanksgiving

4. Daniela Says:

   November 23rd, 2007 at 8:23 pm

   i hope you had a nice one! two years ago i bought one for 5 pounds at northcross road (south london). they are made by these bakers called bluebird, in herne hill. and it was delicious, even my cat went mad over it. central london is alwways a rip off!!!!!
   al best

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