Family Is Thicker Than Blood: Night Court Of Life Lessons Chapter Twelve

 

Thicker Than Blood

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the notion of family and togetherness is near on our minds.  Per tradition in the States United based on social historical norms, many will travel near or far to be with their loved ones, mostly that of the family connection they were raised.  But, many others will find themselves alone or will find themselves having the friends-giving type of meal, whatever the means, my deepest desire is that one spends the time meditating on the notion of gratitude in their lives, as all too often this is lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday event.

As I look at the photo above, I am reminded of the familial bond the characters reflected in the way they were portrayed by the actors and thus detailed by the writers.  It showcases the deep love that each of the characters have for each other that goes beyond the circumstance or the superficial personality trait.  No matter how they may annoy one another or even how used to each other they become, they have grown accustomed to the ways of eachother and in that they find deep comfort.  (Settle down with the inuendos, Dan.)

As I was scouring the google inter-waves, I was hoping to find a nice, almost posed, photo of the characters sitting in their now infamous cafeteria table,  however, only this one was found.  But, as I sat with it, I realized how much more I appreciate the fluidity and candidness of it rather than something that would be more posed.  The characters, and thus the actors, are so comfortable with each other.  It's almost as if  we, the viewer, have been dropped down into a moment of time onto this moment of normalcy that lends itself to the reality of deep affection within the relationship day to day circumstance.  

So, that is the reason I love this image more than something more posed, it reflects that familial bond that is deeper than any tie, that no matter the separation, be it distance, time, or even death, can never truly separate.

Chosen Family

Settle down, put your bags down

(Ooh) You're alright now

We don't need to be related to relate

We don't need to share genes or a surname

You are, you are

My chosen, chosen family

So what if we don't look the same?

We been going through the same thing

Yeah, you are, you are

My chosen, chosen family

Hand me a pen and I'll rewrite the pain

When you're ready, we'll turn the page together

Open a bottle, it's time we celebrate

Who you were, who you are

We're one and the same, yeah, yeah