... like an outsider with the Parrish family…) I have been spending an exuberant amount of time recently feeling rather nostalgic about my mother’s side of the family (with whom I spent nearly all of my childhood holidays with.) Andrea’s family reminds me of them quite a bit so it was extra special and a bit therapeutic to spend Thanksgiving with them.
I hope you had as lovely a day as we did and ...
... about a preview since seeing the new Nightmare on Elm Street remake. Kinda neat huh? And TAMMY TAYLOR is in it! *wins* Ok, the texting about locations has commenced so I think that's my cue to finish getting ready. Don't do anything crazy tomorrow with the shopping and all. No running over people or bumrushing doors. Be safe and happy holidays. It's officially Christmas time! :)
.... Okay, So Much For The Big, Pig-Out Meal, But What About That Thankful Bit? I am thankful that there's still a little sanity left in the world. That not everyone has to turn the holidays into a crass money grab. That I know many families who are visiting each other, meeting up with friends, and playing with their children. That not everyone is hellbent on trying to destroy the Earth (and each...
... a lot of blank walls that can be filled with awesome cards! 4. Funky socks! I have quite the sock collection, but there is always room for more! I love any socks with fun images, funky colors, themes, holidays ANYTHING! I love socks! Fluffy ones, ones with the nubby things on the bottom so you don't slip on the floor, any kind! 5. Small stuffed animals or chewy toys for my dog Zoe. The only ...
... so lots of homemade stuff must be being made. Is there anything you typically eat ONLY around holidays? Just curious. I kinda want to know what is the absolute most essential food/recipes for these holidays. Are there any other holidays where you always serve specific kinds of food? I can't think of one. There are no 'Easter' foods, are there? ...
... experience" about Thanksgiving (and other holidays) is not nearly as universal ...'t have to spend the holidays doing "holiday things." Not many ... that switch in their head.) Holidays were better times for my ... be with family or friends. Holidays meant lonely men who felt ... or friends to distract them. Holidays meant people who had money...encouraged them to spend it. Holidays meant no traffic on the...
My family. Old friends. New friends. My job(s). Paid holidays. Sunshine and coconuts. Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving. Libraries. Comfortable heels. Warm cinnamon rolls. Memories. Farmers' markets. Pumpkin pie. Training days. Imagination. Dry cleaning. Interwebs. Tan lines. Chocolate puerh. Christmas carols. Eyeliner. Camaraderie. Down comforters. Candles. The way things always seem to work ...
...seeing as how it's intended to honor the harvest, we can perhaps say that the people who insist on calling it "Turkey Day" are actually right in a way, because it's about food. Many holidays are, really. One item that tends to be associated with Thanksgiving in this country is the cornucopia, or horn of plenty. This is actually a quite old symbol, which Wikipedia informs us dates back at least ...
Can't I just stay home and play ACII all day long? Greg didn't come down, why should I have to go over there? Ugh. I hate holidays. I'm not a family person anymore than I am a people person. -__- P.S.- I am not looking forward to tomorrow's schedule at all. ;;
... is both blood and chosen, and they will all be welcome at my table. I'm certain that no matter what happens, even if traditions change or fade completely, there will always be something to smile about on the holidays. As long as I keep my family close, I'm know that even if I only see them for about 15 minutes on Xmas day, it will be enough to make it a memorable holiday. But then again, I *am*...
