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F. Scott Fitzturkey for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Carol

While he was a writer of prodigious talent, F. Scott Fitzgerald has never been at the top of anyone’s list of chucklemeisters. But this voice of the Jazz Age certainly knew how to crack wise on the subject of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Duck Confit

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Carol

Some years Thanksgiving involves a big ol’ celebration with loads of people, but this has been such a busy autumn for us, with too much out-of-towning, that Himself and I decided on a quiet meal at home alone this time. … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For the Food of the Gods

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Carol

Since we’re West Coast transplants, we typically try to find others like ourselves who aren’t surrounded by family here and invite them over for Thanksgiving. This time we hosted Peter and Julie, an Australian couple, people we met at church … Continue reading →

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She Ain’t Heavy . . . She’s My Earthling

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Carol

A couple of days after Thanksgiving, we visited the Griffith Park Observatory and mused over one of the new exhibits in the revamped and expanded facility, one devoted to the individual planets. In each planet’s section, you can read up … Continue reading →

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Angry tummy, grateful heart

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Carol

This past week’s Thanksgiving festivities were a bit out of the ordinary for me. I came down with a stomach virus. Whether it was through food poisoning or a random bug floating on the air or perched on the shopping … Continue reading →

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