Ritual sacrifice. With pie.

It's a holiday of ironies, isn't it? On the one hand, taking a day to take stock of the things and people in your life that you're thankful for is a good thing to do, to remember the family and friend, colleagues and mentors that have made an impression on your life. And I've been blessed by many -- too many to list here. I'm thankful to all of them, and cherish having them in my life.

But still, I've never been a sentimental sort, so I'll let Mr. Burroughs speak to the other side of the holid...