That was us, too (from the Czech side). We were the only family that did it where I grew up and it felt special.

I am very proud of myself right now. I got the Blu-Ray hooked up, figured out the audio input on the tv, and now… The Hobbit!

Oh, I should have said that joke was from my eight-year-old. Now she wants to know what you mean.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What do you call a cow with no legs?

I am all set…ALL SET…except I don't have any ice! So it's room temperature Cranberry Sprite and vodka, if I can stomach it, or straight to the wine. I was so excited for an icy cold soda.

I forgot to watch that, actually. It looked rather dour. I like James' mysteries. Classy. Her and Rendell, shoehorning in some social commentary with a genteel-ly bloody murder.

Wasn't there a conversation on here about famous people dying on Thanksgiving? And now you've done it, PD James passed away. Dang. I liked her.

Do they still have that place with the stacks of margarita dispensers? That might help. Or to go the opposite way, I have a fond memory of a "coffee" drink from Cinnabon.

If you have some paper and crayons, we can color together.

Ok, I'll come visit and get some.

Take it as a sign that you are likable and a good friend. Now go meet someone else (or a few someones) who is single. And ditto on Much Loved: if you want to be her friend, then leave the rest alone.

Yeah, but everyone's pants are already half unbuttoned…that's gotta lead to something?

Hey, congratulations on getting your business off the ground. Sounds exciting and tasty! What are the laws about shipping to the U.S.?

My wish list: those Wonder Woman Underoos, Moonrise Kingdom and Grand Budapest Hotel on DVD, a mixtape made just for me, a bottle of Botanist gin. And how about a new Jamie Lidell record? plus warm fuzzies to all of you…

Not really for the season, but for being mindful of the past and optimistic for the future: "Thanksgiving" by Poi Dog Pondering (twice in two days I've mentioned them now).

I like the new Weezer singles. Haven't heard the entire album.

Ok, so that is not the French one. Looks like fun. Hey, if my kid watches it, will she no longer want presents from Santa?

or seeing the new one in the theater, wocka wocka

Hey, I read those Longreads pieces about Jim Jones you recommended. Tough to read but really good. Thanks for that.