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Yet to host but all the much afraid

cluelesscrafter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:45 -0600

What pressure some of us have to live up to rich culinary traditions! I had to laugh with your upside down turkey story because it reminded me of my mother's. As did you, she cooked the whole turkey upside down, not only ending with an anemic turkey but one that was underdone.

I actually hope to make future Thanksgivings a little more involved on the craft of cooking side. We've always had spirited ones, but never really with a focus on the divine element of expertly crafted food! Feeling the pressure already, but up for the challenge.

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reneehendricks — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:59 -0600

I'm thinking of having the three kiddos go out and bring back some colorful items they can find in the nearby greenbelt. In Washington state here and the leaves are beautiful right now!

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debra roby — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:54:43 -0600

Glad you liked it Renee. Will you be using any of these ideas?

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Great ideas!

reneehendricks — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:32 -0600

Thanks so much for writing this! I'm always looking for ideas on table centerpieces.

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Denise — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:43:59 -0600

Gotta love a recipe that calls for Cheez-Whiz

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Dining in to Donate for Thanksgiving

JackieforHLIC — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:52:57 -0500

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I can relate with you.

misskat7 — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:23:42 -0500

My daughter is in prison too and like you I worried myself sick not knowing of her whereabouts.Or if she was even alive.She lost 3 beautiful sons to wonderful families and I am raising the oldest 1 he is 15 he is a precious youngman and I would be lost without him.So I understand where you are coming from God bless you and your family, Kathy

great post, Laurie

bizzywomen — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:20:11 -0600

THERE is no question that divorce and the holidays don't always mix well, but it's also an oppotunity to create new holilday traditions. I just heard a podcast off the Moth where the speaker describes his parents divorce centered around a Thanksgiving dinner where a farm cow knocks the father over into the mother's cherished crystal collection. The mother created a new tradition in the family of serving fresh, hot veal for the holidays!

A punk-rock acorn tree!

lauriewrites — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:54:44 -0600

Fun fun fun.

I love your comment and I do think that a lot of the stress of any holiday or tradition can be expectations. Removing them when and where it makes sense can be good.

My birthday is the 27th which can add a bit of stress as well...too much stuff in one week. But Italian night is a grand idea. I may borrow that. :)

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I hope you have a good day anyway.

lauriewrites — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:47:27 -0600

I do think that even with the two of you there are likely things you can come up with that feel like "tradition" even if, especially if, it's..."anti-traditional." Eating something totally un-Christmasy as far as your families are concerned or just hanging out and watching particular movies. I told my mom a bit ago, hey, why don't we just do filet Mignon or something for Christmas instead of turkey, just for fun? ;)

I know it can feel lonely but staying in good touch and finding friends to have a nice "extended family" dinner with on Thanksgiving and, to a lesser extent, Easter, were ways I coped when I lived in Ohio and couldn't make it home. I always REALLY appreciated the people who welcomed me into their homes on holidays...even if it was 4th of July, which, for whatever reason, is a big family day for us.

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No tradition tradition

KLinnea — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:25:21 -0600

It makes a lot of sense not to let "forced fun" take over. We did just that a few years ago and have never looked back. Christmas dinner is discussed in plenty of time, to decide what and how we'd like it. Last year was homemade pesto and ice cream, this year lamb and almond cake. Then we decide on a tree or not, usually we want one and go to pick it out. This years tree looks rather punk with acorns all over it. My mother, bless her, said I can do studying on Christmas day at her apartment, if that's what I need. A friend is coming over for Italian and Valpolicella on the 28 og December. Christmas is going to be good!

Have fun!

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I would love to see my sister for Christmas!

kazari — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:06:10 -0600

But instead, my husband and I will be celebrating mostly by ourselves. I have to say, for someone from a big family, that feels pretty lonely. And it's hard to think of traditions that make sense for two.

At different times, we've had to sacrifice family celebrations, parents never mind much. There's always next year!

That was mostly why I did it, Zan.

lauriewrites — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:08:34 -0600

My parents came to visit me once on Thanksgiving when I lived in Ohio and it was pretty cool to have them make the effort and be on my turf for the holidays. I wanted to do the same for my sister...She puts some great effort into her celebrations and I knew it would be a special thing. I like when I'm right. :)I also got to go with her to the class she teaches at SDSU and go to Southern California wine country so it was a pretty stellar weekend all in all. :) So glad I did it. Wreaked a bit of havoc on my final few weeks of grad school but all in all worth it.

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Even though I'm sure your

Zandria — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:43:21 -0600

Even though I'm sure your family here on the east coast missed you, I'll bet it was even more special to your sister that you traveled so far to see her. I've lived far away from my immediate family on a few holidays, and I've always had to be the one to travel to THEM if I wanted to see anyone. :)

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Eat & Drink More Purple Things!

Shareen McCaffrey — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:18:03 -0600

I resolve to Eat & Drink More Purple Things! Red wines, berries, and things. One of natures remedies for living a long life, and to improve fitness!