By Donna Westfall – November 27, 2025 It's a cloudy morning, (rained last night), but the weather is comfortable and beautiful and currently 53 degrees. Perfect day for a stroll on the beach. Also a perfect day to eat turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Don't forget the cranberry sauce. But if you're not a turkey lover or want to sit down and celebrate the day, it's also a perfect day for gardening. What's going on about other things? The penny will no longer be minted. WHY? Each penny now costs 3.69 cents to produce. The Government shut down has ended. The Russia-Ukraine war may be ending soon. That's definitely something to be thankful for. Safeway, Crescent City will be open until 6 pm. WalMart will be closed today. The "first Thanksgiving" was a three-day harvest feast in the autumn of 1621 between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people at Plymouth, Massachusetts. But the modern "Thanksgiving" was not established until the 19th century. Enjoy today!