Barn Buzz Before Thanksgiving

The old barn was alive with activity as Badger and Yote put the final touches on preparations for the grand Thanksgiving feast. The weather outside was crisp and cool, the kind of late fall day that invited warm gatherings and hearty laughter. Inside, the barn glowed with festive charm. Cornucopias overflowed with apples, squashes, and gourds, while strings of dried corn and golden leaves adorned the rafters. Lanterns hung at varying heights, casting a warm glow over the massive table being set with care. Around the edges, hay bales and games were arranged to keep guests entertained throughout the day.

Yote stood on a ladder, carefully adjusting a garland of leaves along the barn’s crossbeam. “I think that’s it,” he called down to Badger, who was busy arranging the chairs around the long wooden table.

“Looks perfect,” Badger replied, stepping back to admire their work. He rubbed his hands together, the brisk air a reminder of the season. “This is shaping up to be our best feast yet.”

Yote climbed down, brushing off his hands. “It sure is. Speaking of shaping up, I’ve got a riddle to keep you on your toes.”

Badger tilted his head, intrigued. “Let’s hear it.”

Yote grinned, leaning against a hay bale. “I’m a flower that doesn’t bloom, sounds like a month, and floats over water. What am I?”

Badger crossed his arms, his brow furrowing in thought. The barn was quiet for a moment, save for the faint rustle of leaves outside.

“A flower that doesn’t bloom…” he muttered, thinking aloud. “Sounds like a month…”

“You’ll get there,” Yote said, smiling slyly. “But take your time. We’ve got a couple of days before the big feast.”

The two friends shared a laugh and returned to their work, the riddle lingering between them as they readied the barn for the celebration to come.

🧠 This post celebrates the joy of preparing for shared moments with loved ones. Riddles like this one spark curiosity and fun, encouraging critical thinking and creative connections. Just as Badger and Yote’s barn is transformed with thoughtful decorations and preparations, solving puzzles transforms the mind, teaching us to see the world in new ways and appreciate the small details that make life so rich.