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4 years ago

Thanksgiving – The Good and the Bad (But Mostly the Good)

With the approaching holidays, Michelle and Suzanne are devoting this second episode of the podcast to all things Thanksgiving. As all rich conversations do, theirs tends to veer off into fascinating asides, but they always find their way back to the main topic of Thanksgiving and all that goes along with it, especially champagne and vodka. In addition to describing what their Thanksgiving holidays usually entail, including traditions and some memorable stories, our hosts also share details about their grocery shopping practices, Suzanne’s pantry, the love of her life, and a glimpse of what life is like in Alaska. Shopping, Black Friday, and even a little bit of Christmas decorating are all explored as well. Prominent throughout the episode is their discussion of those aspects of life, unique to each of them, for which they are thankful – and there are a lot. Once again this week, you are invited to laugh along as you recognize some aspects of your own self in the entertaining stories and insightful observations of these two great friends. Episode Highlights: ·   What Thanksgiving is like for Michelle and Suzanne ·   The Thanksgiving meal and traditions ·   Grocery shopping preferences and practices ·   Robb’s deep fried turkey experience ·   Thanksgiving traditions ·   Michelle and Suzanne’s memorable family experiences ·   Suzanne’s pantry ·   What Michelle and Suzanne are thankful for ·   Shopping and Black Friday ·   Decorating for Christmas ·   Alaskan sunshine and temperatures Quotes: “We used to go to Hawaii every year for Thanksgiving.” “Part of being a Pastor’s kid is you have to go to every potluck the church ever has…I hate potluck.” “I buy the groceries, they cook the groceries.” “I have trouble when a room is quiet.” “Nobody was hurt in the making of our turkey, but our driveway was scarred.” “It was a shitshow.” “We always plan our…Thanksgiving dinner around when the Dallas Cowboys are playing football.” “There’s always one family that dominates the conversation at the table.” “We don’t want everyone to hate us already!” “It’s not something they taught you in Sunday School.” “Amazon at our house should have its own line item in the budget.” “I like to touch and feel.” “I now do trees in every room of my house.” “I will never, ever take it for granted when I open my eyes and the sun is shining.” “It’s like The Wizard of Oz.” “We would actually…have to duct tape our faces.” “We’re not going political here.” “Happy Thanksgiving everybody. Enjoy your friends and families.” Links: Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear:   Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home:   Why Hello! Modern Home A Milne Shares:   A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:   Email OJO