Frugal Café Blog Zone

Posted By Vicki McClure Davidson on November 27, 2008

By Vicki McClure Davidson * Frugal Café Blog Zone

I stumbled upon this fascinating Thanksgiving watercolor, titled “Overindulgence–A Spoiled Thanksgiving,” by artist Alice Barber Stephens. It appeared in the US periodical “Harper’s Weekly” on November 28, 1896. Conspicuous consumption and overindulgence was an issue even back then. A thought-provoking slice of life of the aristocracy in this painting from the 19th century.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving… give thanks for all that you have and resolve to vanquish the stresses and problems you’re battling this year. Believe that you can be victorious. Reconnect with your values and embrace those things in your life that matter. Discard those things that don’t. Give thanks to God.

Be happy, be frugal.

Photo Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, reproduction number: LC-USZC4-4404

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