We Should Be Thankful For The Water — Courant.com
courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-thorson1122.artnov22,0,7883057.column Courant.com We Should Be Thankful For The Water Robert M. Thorson November 22, 2007 Let's assume you are fortunate enough to be feasting with family and friends. When you pause to give thanks for your blessings, be sure to include the water that made everything possible. Then make a commitment to guard Northeastern water against Southwestern encroachment. What few modern Thanksgiving Day feasters appreciate is that, in 1621, the Pilgrims gave thanks for New England's "clear fresh water" long before they gave thanks for its food. Just look at that beautiful turkey, assuming that's your family tradition. Over-baked…