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From the lens Five Kernels of Corn Story.

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?

  • Anderotin Dec 6, 2011 @ 7:53 am | delete
    That's what I do, but I will not wait for Thanksgiving. Thanks for the tip.
  • LDWorld Nov 30, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Very interesting and a great job for sure, thank you!
  • EagleScoutMom Nov 30, 2011 @ 1:42 am | delete
    I am so doing this next Thanksgiving - I love little traditions like this that don't require much but leave a lasting impression and are so meaningful. Thanks for sharing and this is a great lens!!!
  • EagleScoutMom Nov 30, 2011 @ 1:41 am | delete
    I am so doing this next Thanksgiving - I love little traditions like this that don't require much but leave a lasting impression and are so meaningful. Thanks for sharing and this is a great lens!!!
  • OhMe Nov 29, 2011 @ 8:29 am | delete
    Beautiful Thanksgiving Lens and I love the story of the Five Kernels of Corn.
  • Srena44 Nov 25, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
    great lens
  • S_Timbrell Nov 24, 2011 @ 11:58 pm | delete
    Great lens and so appropriate today on Thanksgiving!
  • Pastiche Nov 24, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Legend, myth or true story matters not to me so much as the value of the story and what it represents. We do need to be thankful on Thanksgiving, and I try to be thankful each day. As for corn: in southeastern Pennsylvania's Berks county, a dried and rehydrated corn pudding made from "Cope's Corn" is traditional for Thanksgiving dinner. When we lived in Massachusetts, corn bread was part of the meal. Blessed ...
  • SheilaSchnauzies Nov 24, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    You are blessed by a Squid Angel who has never heard this nice story before!
  • JoshK47 Nov 24, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Swam back around through the Squidoo Sea to bless this lens!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Nov 24, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    One should have a plate with five uncooked kernels of corn in a prominent place all year long. It would be a nice daily reminder to say thanks. This is a beautiful story regardless of its origins. Thank you for sharing it to bless our day. Appreciated!
  • collettehrock Nov 23, 2011 @ 5:27 am | delete
    I think that this is a really great story to make us appreciate what we have
  • collettehrock Nov 23, 2011 @ 5:27 am | delete
    I think that this is a really great story to make us appreciate what we have
  • sagebrush_mama Nov 21, 2011 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    We read about this in "The Light and The Glory" last year, and I used the story in a pinch yesterday, when we had to fill in for as children's church teachers. Beautiful lens!
  • markettrol Nov 21, 2011 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    Great Great Story every family should start off their dinner with!!!!!...Thank You Very Miuch
  • fugeecat Nov 21, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    This is a really neat story and kiva is a great charity! Thanks for sharing it!
  • daphnedangerlove Nov 21, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
    I just love the story and I think it is a great way to help my kids understand Thanksgiving.
  • favored1 Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    It reminds us that we are blessed in a land where there is food to eat and more seed to sow. God is good to us.
  • JoshK47 Nov 9, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    What a wonderful read - so many great stories come out of Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing.
  • wordstock Nov 6, 2011 @ 7:06 am | delete
    After seeing the Mayflower and what the Pilgrims endured just for the voyage alone was inspiring. I think we will be adding the Five Kernels of Corn to our family tradition.
  • JenOfChicago Oct 26, 2011 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Lovely story! Blessed.
  • ErHawkns7100 Oct 21, 2011 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    That is an inspiring story.
  • EmpowerLiberty Aug 25, 2011 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    This story is amazing. What a strong spirit our forefathers must of had. It is hard to even imagine the hardships they faced head on.
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    We should all be grateful for what we have!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 4, 2010 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    I have featured this lens on Buy American I hope you will stop buy and check it out! There is a tie in with this lens! Thanks for the contribution!
  • Momsbusy247 Dec 4, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Wonderfully told and a beautiful lens.
  • sheilamarie Nov 27, 2010 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    Lovely tradition of the five kernals of corn. I'll have to remember that for next year.
  • tandemonimom Nov 21, 2010 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    I did not know about the 5 kernels tradition, and I did not know about SquidKiva! Thanks for sharing!
  • ShamanicShift Nov 21, 2010 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    I was looking for lenses about "five" or "fives" for the lens I just started, five-lenses, which will include great "five lenses" besides linking to my newest and top five lenses. Whew...And cheers!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 20, 2010 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    I will find out more about Squid Kiva, right up my alley! It also fits in with Heifer International, where farm animals are given to people around the world so they can make businesses! That is my favorite charity
  • Joan4 Nov 13, 2010 @ 7:47 am | delete
    I especially loved this quote - had never seen it before! "The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts.

    No Americans have been more impoverished
    than these who, nevertheless,
    set aside a day of thanksgiving.

    H. U. Westermayer
  • kimmanleyort Nov 10, 2010 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Just revisiting this lens for the reminder and to give it a special blessing.
  • Asinka Nov 3, 2010 @ 10:42 am | delete
    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing ...
  • mcochs Oct 24, 2010 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Awesome! Thanks for creating this lens!
  • JJNW Sep 30, 2010 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Wonderful.
  • GonnaFly Sep 26, 2010 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    We have so much to be thankful for. Thanks for sharing this story.
  • SueM11 Sep 26, 2010 @ 1:15 am | delete
    Thank you for the wonderful story about the corn and its association with Thanksgiving. Although we don't celebrate it here it is good to learn about the history of other countries. Besides that, i love corn on the cob,lol.
  • purplelady Sep 18, 2010 @ 10:19 am | delete
    I am thankful that Comfortdoc creates such beautiful and interesting lenses. I so enjoyed learning about the five kernels of corn and what a great idea it is.
  • KathyMcGraw Sep 18, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    I just found this as I was looking for a way to highlight Squid Kiva and so I put it on my Facebook Page. Great story and better Charity. I just got notified one of my loans was just paid back in full...another is 3/4 pd back. I love Kiva!
  • Pastiche Dec 9, 2009 @ 7:40 am | delete
    In southeastern PA, Cope's Corn is a traditional dish at Thanksgiving. It's dried corn made into a pudding-like hot dish. Five kernels of corn is a story I hadn't heard before, but will make part of my holiday of thanks from now on.
  • mhosong72 Dec 9, 2009 @ 4:51 am | delete
    Great lens! Best info. Thank You Very Much.
  • TheCureForYouthMinistry Dec 5, 2009 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Great site! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • Themiscorkscrew Nov 30, 2009 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    delicious lens with a great story!
  • Themiscorkscrew Nov 30, 2009 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    delicious lens with a great story!
  • totosmom Nov 30, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    I Love this story - I was telling my grandchildren about it at Thanksgiving. We had a couple of corn dishes. My favorite is my grandmother's corn custard the recepie is on my Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Lens. This is a great reminder and we need to remember how it was for our forefather's. I can't imagine how bad that 1st Winter must have been and how the natives saved us.
  • sema Nov 22, 2009 @ 3:00 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing an inspiring information.
  • TheWhistler Nov 19, 2009 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    Great lens, very inspiring. Thank you.
  • DavidLove Nov 15, 2009 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Uplifting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
  • tintin79 Nov 12, 2009 @ 1:57 am | delete
    Thanks for the share, very inspiring and giving.. :)
  • mitchking Nov 11, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing it with the rest of us.
  • jennysue19 Nov 11, 2009 @ 4:44 am | delete
    We don't have the Thanksgiving tradition in the UK of course, but I really loved this lens - it is heartwarming, informative and entertaining.

    Well done, you really deserve the Lens of the Day award!
  • blue22d Nov 10, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful giving idea and story. I was not familiar with Kiva and I am glad I know about it. Great work on this lens. ***** and a favorite.
  • Brookelorren Nov 10, 2009 @ 3:38 am | delete
    Wow. Great story.
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 9, 2009 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • lasertek Nov 9, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    The Five Kernels of Corn story is very touching and inspiring. I will definitely share this on Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.

    Will tweet this lens. Visit my lens as well if you got time. Thanks again
  • RollingLuggage Nov 9, 2009 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Nice inFo
  • CherylK Nov 8, 2009 @ 8:57 am | delete
    This is a wonderful tradition and I'm going to tell my children about it this very Thanksgiving and start the tradition in our family. I've always been thankful to the Native Americans for all they have given to our country. I have great admiration for these true Americans.
  • BevsPaper Nov 8, 2009 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Wonderful reminder of this tradition of the Five Kernels of Corn. {{{Blessed}}}
  • eccles1 Nov 8, 2009 @ 2:12 am | delete
    Everybody Loves corn ! Great lens
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • KonaGirl Nov 7, 2009 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    Such a lovely story. I had heard it many, many years ago and had forgotten all about it. This was a wonderful reminder. Congratulations on LOTD! It is well deserved. 5 stars, of course!
  • Wednesday_Elf Nov 7, 2009 @ 7:59 am | delete
    Thanks so much for the story of the Five Kernels of Corn. I'd never heard of it before. Also congrats on LOTD for your lens and for Kiva. Lensrolled to my Thanksgiving Themes lens.
  • familystorykeeper Nov 6, 2009 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Our lives are truly blessed when we remember what we are grateful for instead of all that we lack. Thanks for reminding us that that is what the Pilgrims did. I think this would be a great tradition for a family to start.
  • Beautiful_GreenBeans Nov 6, 2009 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    What a wonderful story and tradition! Beautiful and funny (corn on amazon?) Congratulations on winning lens of the day and $1k for Kiva!
  • JoyfulPamela Nov 6, 2009 @ 5:15 am | delete
    What a touching story! Thank you for sharing it. Congratulations on having the lens of the day!
  • kimmanleyort Nov 5, 2009 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    What a great symbol for remembering our blessings. I had never heard of this before. Thanks and congrats on LOTD!
  • JerryB Nov 5, 2009 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    Great story and a nice plug for KIVA! I had not heard of KIVA before. Congrats!
  • imolaK Nov 5, 2009 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    I've never heard about this legend , but it's a touching story. I enjoyed this wonderful lens.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 5, 2009 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    Great story; congratulations on your Lens of the Day.
    Blessed & lensrolled to my Thanksgiving in Canada lens.
  • Frankster Nov 5, 2009 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Another wonderful lens, Kirsti. I love corn, especially corn on the cob and popcorn. Thanks for sharing the story of the 5 kernels which was new to me. Congrats on LotD and the $1000 for Kiva, a well-deserving charity. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • enslavedbyfaeries Nov 5, 2009 @ 10:32 am | delete
    I left my stardust yesterday, but didn't get a chance to congratulate you for winning LOTD and $1000 for Kiva! The Five Kernels of Corn story is a great reminder of how lucky we really are, even if we don't give it much thought on ordinary days. This would be a wonderful Thanksgiving tradition to start at any age and especially for families with young children. I am featuring this lens on my Turkey Table Talk lens for the Squidoo Thanksgiving Charity Cookoff.
  • Artemus-Gordon Nov 5, 2009 @ 10:28 am | delete
    What a great Thanksgiving story. I will share it with my family when we get together.
  • OldWillKnottScales Nov 5, 2009 @ 9:15 am | delete
    What a fantastic tradition to start this Thanksgiving! Thanks for the great lens!
  • Spook Nov 5, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD. A moving story. I love reading about traditions and different cultures. So Native Americans helped them survive a harsh winter. I never knew that and it gives one pause for thought. Blessed by an Angel.
  • louiswery Nov 5, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete
    Thank you for the blessing of this lens adding to the ways that we can share gratitude this season
  • crocodiletears Nov 5, 2009 @ 3:51 am | delete
    good work
  • jjj1 Nov 5, 2009 @ 2:51 am | delete
    I, too, had never heard the story of the five kernels but it's one I'll remember. Thank you for sharing it and I will look into Kiva as well.
  • BusyQueen Nov 5, 2009 @ 2:35 am | delete
    Congratulations on the LOTD! A wonderful Thanksgiving story!
  • ArtByLinda Nov 5, 2009 @ 2:21 am | delete
    Kirsti, great lens on the 5 kernels of corn. Congrats on making LOTD! Linda
  • crosscreations Nov 4, 2009 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    This is such a touching story, first I've ever heard it. Kudos and 5 *s and A
  • mbgphoto Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens 5* and blessed.
  • mbgphoto Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens 5* and blessed.
  • kitty222 Nov 4, 2009 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    Hey, congrats on LOTD! And good luck at the end of the month, when we vote on who wins the $5000 for charity. I didn't know about the tradition of the five corn seeds at Thanksgiving; I guess this is one case of learning something new every day!
  • bethd821 Nov 4, 2009 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LotD! Well deserved. I had not heard of the story of the Five Kernels of Corn. Interesting and a great reminder of all our blessings.
  • d-artist Nov 4, 2009 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    what a lovely story! great lens .....5*
  • GrowWear Nov 4, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Congratulations for Lens of the Day for Five Kernels of Corn!
  • The_Party_Animal Nov 4, 2009 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD - this was a fun read.
  • theraggededge Nov 4, 2009 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Lovely lens and well deserving of Lens of the Day! Being a Brit, I've never heard of the 5 kernels of corn so thanks for sharing it.
  • paperfacets Nov 4, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens and message.
  • sandyspider Nov 4, 2009 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the LOTD!
  • CreativeArtist Nov 4, 2009 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Never heard this story before. Thanks for sharing it. I did hear the one about Johnny Appleseed. I am thankful for the people that have take the initiative to invest in our futures.
  • stargazer00 Nov 4, 2009 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    I had not heard the story of the Five Kernels of Corn. It is a good reminder to always count our blessings. Congratulations on LOTD and for the $1000 to be donated to KIVA!
  • DeboraR Nov 4, 2009 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! I've heard some of this story before. Does make a body thankful.
  • Tipi Nov 4, 2009 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!!!
    This is beautiful and great!!!
    Blessed, and Happy Thanksgiving!
    Susie
  • janices7 Nov 4, 2009 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Kiva is such a great organization so well done. 5*
  • HorseAndPony Nov 4, 2009 @ 9:49 am | delete
    What a great story. I also love the corn holders. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • Heather426 Nov 4, 2009 @ 9:49 am | delete
    great tradition, great lens! congrats on LOTD!
  • Susan52 Nov 4, 2009 @ 9:16 am | delete
    It's wonderful to be reminded of why we celebrate Thanksgiving. Congratulations on a very worthy lens of the day!
  • Sylvestermouse Nov 4, 2009 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Great lens! Congratulations on LOTD.!
  • mukunda22 Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Wonderful LOTD! and ####blessed####
  • LeanneChesser Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:13 am | delete
    The Five Kernels of Corn sounds like a great tradition! Congrats on LOTD!
  • happynutritionist Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:08 am | delete
    ...and today may I add my congratulations for being chosen as LOTD, very worthy. ~claudia
  • capriliz Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:03 am | delete
    Great lens and congratulations on LOTD!
  • alteredkat Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:03 am | delete
    Great lens!...congrats on LOTD! :o)
    Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving for 2009.
  • spirituality Nov 4, 2009 @ 7:16 am | delete
    Not even ranked yet and already LOTD :) congratulations.
  • kiwisoutback Nov 4, 2009 @ 7:12 am | delete
    Nice work, congrats on LOTD!
  • WeddingZazzle Nov 4, 2009 @ 5:50 am | delete
    Nicely done. Congrats on LOTD! Well deserved.
  • rms Nov 4, 2009 @ 5:33 am | delete
    Congrats on LotD !
  • a_willow Nov 4, 2009 @ 5:26 am | delete
    Wonderful story Kirsti! I'm not an American and we don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so it's great to learn more about your history and traditions about this holiday!
  • WindyWinters Nov 4, 2009 @ 4:22 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Wonderful Story! :)
  • prosperity66 Nov 4, 2009 @ 2:12 am | delete
    Very interesting lens and well put together with lots of fantatstic pictures and strong information!
    Congratulations on your LOTD!
    Dom.
  • g_e_ Nov 4, 2009 @ 1:24 am | delete
    wow, corns for life!
  • Craftsmith Nov 4, 2009 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Wow !! That was a great hub on Thanksgiving !! A big Thank you ..
  • Craftsmith Nov 4, 2009 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Wow !! That was a great hub on Thanksgiving !! A big Thank you ..
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 4, 2009 @ 12:36 am | delete
    I did not know that story. Congrats on LOTD!
  • happynutritionist Nov 3, 2009 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Never had heard this, and love it...5stars and will lensroll into my corny salad recipe. Have a nice Thanksgiving! ~claudia

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