I am grateful for the health of my family. I am grateful for the security of my home. I am even grateful for the annoying cat. Okay maybe especially grateful for her. I am especially grateful for the community that has come together to support our neighbors in need. In honor of … [Read more...]
Best Boozy Cranberry Sauce
When I was growing up, cranberry sauce was always an afterthought at holiday dinners. In fact, I'm pretty sure I was only exposed to the canned, gelatinous mass of cranberry sauce "jelly" that came out with a plop. But over my years of serving Thanksgiving dinner to my own family … [Read more...]
Thanks For the Giving
I never felt more like the matriarch of my little family than yesterday, Thanksgiving Day. I spent most of the day cooking or doing laundry, and by the time we sat down to eat, all the dishes were delicious and still warm, and everyone was dressed up for the occasion, even though … [Read more...]
Songs That Stab Me in the Heart: “Fix You” by Coldplay
Okay, yes, I know what you're thinking. It's Coldplay. Whatever, KTP - manipulative and obvious, and I'm never going to take you seriously again. Hear me out. Chris Martin's singing is indeed cringeworthy at the beginning of this song, like at that point in his career he … [Read more...]