Crossed Giblets of Death MMXXIII

All times Pacific.

 

I’ve enjoyed living vicariously through a friend’s feed this week as she explores New York as part of something called The Band Directors’ Marching Band, an ad hoc unit that will be in the Macy’s parade. Pretty neat recognition after a quarter-century of working as a middle school band director.

 

ID the dip, please. I like dip.

Was at a gathering recently where there was the bread bowl spinach dip thing and I started looking for coke.

 

Eh, the Canucks will say it's the same thing, but there's poutine, Canadian bacon, Klik and 50s involved.

 

Going to spend turkey day with dad, his partner and her family. Last year was at the in-laws’ (including my brother-in-law and his separated wife. Hoping for less awkward this year). Going to be fun. Little Spartan (my 2 year old not something else, you filthy minded so-and-so) should have fun with other littles to play with.

Just finished some salsa for before dinner snacking. I always end up making it spicier than I intended. Must be angry about something…

 

WKRP and more recently Friends and HIMYM's "Slapsgiving" get a lot of attention - but this one is worth a viewing.

 

Simple spicy sausage and Rotel cheese dip.

"Why can't dip be a meal?" -- D. Puddy

 

If you really pay attention, NBC’s parade coverage combines the worst of what it does with the Olympics and Indy Car racing.

 

The Macy’s parade is the least of the holiday parades. Thinking about switching to NFL pregame.

 

Just made the oyster stuffing, stuffed bird and put it in oven. Am taking a break (my son is handling all the side dishes and Alice made apple pie and my daughter in law a chocolate pie yesterday) with my first apple cider mimosa. Cheers and the happiest of Thanksgivings to one and all.

 

May you all have a wonderful and safe holiday.

I learned something from a fellow, a purely random encounter on the streets a few years ago, in which he said something to me which I often repeat nowadays:

“Every day is a blessing.”

That simple statement, incorporating gratefulness and thankfulness, has stuck with me in good times and in bad.

Peace to all of you, my sisters and brothers.

Happy Thanksgiving,
VB