Though my dad preferred a scalpel to an electric knife, on Thanksgiving the electric knife would do just fine. And fine was what everything had to be. Not just fine — but refined. My father insisted on orange zest in the cranberry sauce, oysters in the stuffing, and lemon peel in his espresso. My mother…
This week we celebrate two feast days: today is “Christ the King” Sunday, where we reflect on God’s claim of dominion in our lives, with our Gospel reading the dramatic courtroom confrontation between Pilate and Jesus. Thursday is Thanksgiving, our great American celebration day, with the dramatic confrontation over whether to have that second piece…
For email posts, click here to watch online. I have three children all grown up and as old as your parents! Zach is a filmmaker who lives in Brooklyn. Colleen works for Meals on Wheels America and lives in Washington, D.C., our family’s hometown. And my “baby boy” Jacob (he hates me calling me that!)…
For email posts, click here to watch online. It is that time again. Over the river and through the woods! Family expectations. Time honored traditions. The busiest travel day of the year. Black Friday. Macy’s Day Parade. The kickoff to the holidays. Just how are we going to do Thanksgiving this year? Thanksgiving in a…
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