I stopped in the grocery store yesterday and nearly tripped over the Thanksgiving displays by the entrance. Nope. I ran into a department store, looking for something or other, and an entire section had been taken over…
Too Many Turkeys
Last year at about this time, I was at the grocery store, near the dairy case, when I overheard a grown woman yelling at the grown man by her side: “Because Bob! You don’t get to tell people where…
Happy Turkey Day & Thursday Memories
This photo from the way back was taken in Boston. Mister and I were doing Thanksgiving on the quiet side, with a chicken instead of a turkey. And because of my wacky work schedule, we were probably celebrating…
Thursday Memories
As we gear up for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, I’m choosing to share the photo shown above. Taken in 2002, it represents a gathering at the house of friends, near the sea. Big Mama was there, and I…
D-Squared T-Squared – Week 47
I hate to say it, but as the end of the year approaches, our creative endeavors are slowing. I mean – they’re not, but they are. Wha? Take this last week, for example. The most creative focus…
A Song of Thanksgiving
This blog post’s title seems almost proper. Not! Mister and I learned this song years ago, from a friend’s young niece. I think that niece is about grown now, so, well, I don’t know what to say…
Turkey Day Details
Are you flipping out right now? Too much to do and too little time? Take a deep breath. Take another. Repeat after me: It will all be okay – one way or another. Take another deep breath.…
Fried Turkey – The Basics
A few years ago Mister got a Turkey Fryer. He’s never looked back. And while I am perfectly content with a good, ol’ roasted bird, I, too, enjoy the deep-fried version. As much as I encourage others…
Gratitude Box
This is a Gratitude Box. I make one every year before Thanksgiving and force everyone I see during that week to participate in my Gratitude Box ritual. Basically, I provide small pieces of paper and a pen, then…