The other day, I saw one of those Tofurky faux turkeys at the grocery store. And it got me thinking. Sure, some vegetarians miss the taste of meat, and these are the individuals for whom such a product is appropriate. Yet, there are also many who became vegetarian for the purpose of avoiding meat’s taste, [...]
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I have a terrible habit of wringing my hands. It’s not something I intentionally do. But whenever I’m elated, sad, angry, bored, or especially nervous, I wring my hands. Because the habit covers a wide span of emotions, I end up wringing my hands a lot. Coincidentally, cooking and baking require extensive use of one’s [...]
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Thanksgiving tends to be cliché. Of course, I feel ever so thankful for family and friends. But, this gratitude is felt on a day-to-day basis. It’s impossible to forget how thankful I am for my loved ones. Who am I to argue with congregating around a table to feast on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sweet dinner rolls? [...]
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As many of you are aware, the recent mid-term elections marked a turn-over of power in the House of Representatives. Republicans will soon yield a majority in a previously Democrat-controlled House. To reflect this development, as well as to celebrate the absence of mudslinging political advertisements for a whopping 4 days, it only seemed appropriate to make turnovers. Tee [...]
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September. It’s gone by quickly, no? With just days left until the first of October, I’ve been furiously brainstorming ideas for the upcoming festivities. That’s right - I love, love, love Halloween! Maybe this love for Halloween stems from the fact I stay young at heart. Or, maybe it’s because I love walking through the crunchy fall leaves. It [...]
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Sometimes, the largest of creatures are also the most gentle. Take, for instance, my dad. Towering at 6 feet and two inches above ground, he’s quite the human skyscraper. But he’s also quite the gentle giant; the guy couldn’t hurt a fly. He’s as laid back as one of those reclining massage chairs in Brookstone, as [...]
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