This Thanksgiving, as with others, a lot of us will reminisce about our last big Thanksgiving soirée, at home, with immediate family. My last big family gathering came in 1977, two years before the death of my beloved great-grandmother. ‘Ma’ raised five generations of my family before she died in...
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This is the first time I have posted here in more than 2 weeks. I have read some of what others have offered, but have not, before today, felt moved enough to sit down and offer anything, thoughts, observations. Today is the 6th of 10 days away from teaching my...
To all my friends, this year has been a doozy but no matter how you spend Thanksgiving….Be safe. Don’t gather in large crowds or even small ones. Stick close to the homefront and if you prepare Turkey or Chicken, be sure to sanitize your work area. I hope you...
Prisoners about to be executed are sometimes asked what they want for their last meal. (I used to fantasize about what I would want — maybe grouse served with a ‘66 Romaneé-Conti — until I learned the choices were limited to like, steak.) Scott Atlas — he of “herd immunity”...
I was at my local hipster coffee shop, where I was calling several members of the Deep State. Our plan for world domination completely hinges on getting people to say “Happy Holidays,” but Donald thwarts us at every turn. People now say “Merry Christmas” to me, completely on Trump’s orders, just...
I’m somewhat active in a local veteran’s organization, which hosted a Thanksgiving potluck. The food was fantastic, and the people are fun to talk to—normally. There is a healthy range of political views, but there’s a couple of Trump fanatics. I made a promise to myself if I go this...
“On July 4, 1834, Plymouth Rock was on the move again, this time a few blocks north to the front lawn of the Pilgrim Hall Museum. And once again, the boulder had a rough ride. While passing the courthouse, the rock fell from a cart and broke in two on the ground.” (www.history.com/…) https://twitter.com/ThirteenDoors/status/1199917721254866950? He got the premise for...
I’m hurt, honestly. I thought we were simpatico. I mean, this is the biggest, most dynamic community of liberals, like, anywhere on the planet — and not a peep. And I’m really good at this kind of thing, believe me. I’ve ruined numerous Thanksgiving meals. Just ask my family. For starters, I’m an...
How farcical is Trump making his reign. x Trump starts his rally by saying liberals don't want Thanksgiving to be called Thanksgivingâ Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) November 27, 2019 x Thanksgiving? We're too busy trying to give everyone healthcare, a good education, housing, a living wage and a clean environment to...
Kitchen Table Kibitzing is a community series for those who wish to share a virtual kitchen table with other readers of Daily Kos who aren’t throwing pies at one another. Drop by to talk about music, your weather, your garden, or what you cooked for supper…. Newcomers may notice that...
x Sitting next to a couple in their 80âÂÂs as they talk about #Syria He adjusts his hearing aid as she says, âÂÂWeâÂÂre abandoning the #Kurds who fought w us, now ISIS May make a comeback.â ð¬ð¬ — heather nauert (@HeatherNauert) October 7, 2019 Turkey roll. The dealmaking poobah failed...