29
December

Sparkling Grape Juice

We are throwing a little party this weekend to celebrate the New Year. I like to have a bottle of champagne for the New Year’s toast, but I am also sensitive to the needs of some people to not drink alcohol – not even a sip of champagne on New Year’s Eve. I don’t want them to feel excluded or embarrassed, so I am buying a couple of bottles of sparkling grape juice. I plan to set out a tray of both drinks and let people take whichever glass they prefer. After all, it’s not about the drink – it is about the toast and the well wishes.

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20
December

Turkey or Ham?

Heading to the grocery store tomorrow and I have this wild notion to skip buying a turkey this time for Christmas dinner. I like turkey and all the fixings, but Thanksgiving was just over 3 weeks ago and I seriously don’t want to eat turkey again so soon. I’m thinking a ham for Christmas dinner would be a nice change. Or maybe a goose. That would be so continental – a proper goose for Christmas dinner. I don’t even know if you can buy a goose at the grocery stores around here. and we don’t have proper butcher shops in this area. I think I will go to the biggest grocery store in the area – if anyone would have a goose I would think it is the big Kroger up at Providence Center.

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10
December

Doubleshot with Soy

I stood in line at Starbucks today and I was amazed at all the special tweaks people like to put in their coffee. I don’t even see how those poor clerks behind the counter can remember all the things the customer requires. And a double shot with soy doesn’t even sound good to me. Where did that guy get the idea that soy belongs in coffee in the first place?

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26
November

Pickin at Leftovers

Our Thanksgiving meal was very tasty and I’m glad we had some leftovers. That means I don’t have to worry about cooking for a couple of days. I can just pick at leftovers and have plenty of food without the bother of a full meal.

I had a 22 pound turkey plus a small ham for our dinner on Thursday. Some of that is left, but even better is all the side dishes and desserts that are left. I enjoyed a slice of cherry pie for breakfast. Yes, being a grownup is a good thing!

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21
November

Groceries for Turkey Day

Today is going to be a busy one and I have to get my groceries for Thanksgiving. This year we are gathering a few family members and several friends together for a big meal. Most of the friends are here as either new to the area, newly divorced, or people with no family to include them. I think Thanksgiving is about sharing what you have and being with people you care about. So that’s our plan and today I have to get the turkey. Wish me luck, and hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.

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