Traditions and Gratitude
November 23, 2020
From all of us at MākuSafe, we wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving! While we know Thanksgiving might look a little different this year as we all strive to do our part to stop the spread of COVID, it also gives us an opportunity to focus on the things we are grateful for. Take a moment to get to know our team, our traditions and what we are giving thanks for this year!
Pumpkin Pie is a fan favorite on the MākuSafe team, but Pecan Pie isn’t too far behind!
Gravy. Pour it on or or put it away? Turns out, most of the the team loves a good boat of gravy at their Thanksgiving table!
Now here is where it gets controversial. With 2020 being, well…2020, will your tree go up before Thanksgiving for some added cheer or should Christmas back off and wait its turn? The race is tight on this one, with a slight majority letting Thanksgiving claim its special time.
Traditions can be a great way to bring everyone together in spirit, even if they can’t all be at the table together. We know Thanksgiving celebrations may look a little different in a pandemic, but the MākuSafe team shared the traditions that make their holiday feel special.
Putting black olives on each finger…. I mean watching my six year old do that……– Cori Trencheck, Design Engineer
Everyone gathering together, while I lead the cooking experience! Food, Family, Fun (& Wine of course!) – Tom West, VP Marketing
Playing card games with my family. – Tiffany Chounramany, Executive Administrative Assistant
Post meal naps, football on TV and in the backyard and, if the weather cooperates a pheasant hunt. – Mike Kenny, Customer Success Lead
We’ve hosted a friends & family Turkey Trot the last 5 years. Fitness and fun before the feast! – Aanna Hoch, Client Executive
Just getting all the family together, even if for only a day, is nice. – Calvin Hall, Software Developer
I do love a quiet house after all the prepping, laughing, fun and cleanup is over! – Mark Frederick, CoFounder/CTO
Playing cards with my cousins. – Gabriel Glynn, CoFounder/CEO
Breaking the wish bone! – Stephanie Dominguez, Software Developer
I just look forward to the food. We really don’t make any of that food outside of Thanksgiving day. – Matt Joens, Customer Success Lead
Family and friends from all across the country share growlers of their local beer. – Ian LaFollette
Watching the parades! Unfortunately this year will be horrible with no parades! – Kim Coan, Account Manager
Cooking together as a family. – Nikhil Agarwal, Chief Data Scientist
Eating a wonderful meal together with family, followed by all the pie and then Black Friday shopping (online) with my mom and sister and ending with board games and celebratory libations! – Nicole Torstenson, Marketing & Communications Manager
Family and Friends gathering together! – Kendra Rathje, Account Manager
There are so many things to be grateful for this year. While 2020 has thrown some curveballs our way, we are fortunate to have an amazingly talented and dedicated team to navigate the ups and downs with. Our team shared some of the things they are most thankful for.
We are thankful for……
Essential workers!
Calvin Hall and his fabulous TypeScript powers.
That our home is a good place to be. It’s a place to rest, feel safe, laugh, cry, connect and love.
Finally getting my foot in the door to a career. A “real” job. (with MākuSafe)
I’m thankful for my wonderful family and friends! Wishing them all good health and happiness!
I am thankful for my family and getting to spend more time at home with my wife and kids.
I am very Thankful for my wonderful son, a safe home, and a bright future.
Our family’s continued health and wellbeing, and our talented & committed MakuSafe team!
For MākuSafe, getting an opportunity to work in this amazing company, and my new cat.
That I get to spend more 1-1 time with kids. The business of life sometimes robs that from us.
Health, family, and friends.
I’m really grateful for having my family being healthy and safe.
Family and Friends that have made 2020 easier to get through. (A little wine has also helped!)
I am most thankful for a healthy family this year and blessed to work with the Makusafe team!
I’m grateful for wine and sweatpants, healthy and safe family/friends and MākuSafe’s leadership team that puts family and safety first!
I’m thankful I love what I do every day and that I have supportive family, friends and colleagues.
