Steve Calvin wrote:
> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>> A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>> who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>> ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>> You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>> energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>> breaking things.
>
> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in our
> family. My condolences.



Oh, I haven't had a traditional Thanksgiving like the one described
above in years and years, but I remember how it is supposed to go.
Nowadays, Thanksgiving is a relatively tranquil affair without much
food, no t.v., and a small guest list.


--Lia