Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Let It Rain, Let It Rain, Let It Rain!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by likeitiz

Alas! Welcome, welcome, welcome rain! It looks miserable all right. But boy, it’s a welcome sight for all of us here in California. You can see the sun struggling to peek out of thick clouds as it slowly meets the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged California Drought, Carolyn Hax, Gratitude, Jon Stewart, Rain, Stephen Colbert, Thanksgiving, The Late Show, Trump | 13 Comments

When We Don’t Always Agree

Posted on November 25, 2014 by likeitiz

She leaned in through the kitchen door tentatively. She had her scarf, coat, boots and hat all organized. She drew in a chunk of air through her nose and into her chest. Then she mustered as much lighthearted cheer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biases, Opposing Beliefs, Thanksgiving, Vegan Thanksgiving | Tagged equality, Family, Food, Health, Human Rights, Opposing Beliefs, postaweek 2014, Religion, Thanksgiving, Vegan Thanksgiving | 6 Comments

Replacement Blooms

Posted on November 23, 2014 by likeitiz

I threw out the last faded flower from the orchid plant my sister-in-law, Merle, and her hubby, Ferdie, had sent us sometime late in July. Yes, they bloomed and kept giving new ones until recently. Almost 4 months of cheer … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Orchids, Thanksgiving | Tagged Blooms, Brussel sprouts, Orchids, Thanksgiving | 12 Comments

Dog’s Thanksgiving Thoughts

Posted on November 29, 2013 by likeitiz

Sigh! What a holiday it has been. So many people in my kitchen coming and going. Playing with dead animals and foliage. Mixing. Heating. Opening and closing the oven door. Churning some creamy stuff on a bright blue contraption. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Post Challenge, dog, DPChallenge, Family, Great Dane, Nano Poblano 2013, Thanksgiving | Tagged BlogHer, Cooking, Cooking with Friends, dog, Family, Friends, Great Dane, Home, Motown, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano 2013, postaday 2013, Sangria, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner, YeahWrite | 7 Comments

The Family Thanksgiving Dance

Posted on November 25, 2011 by likeitiz

We were all gearing up for Thursday, November 24, 2011. It started with the order for the bird a few weeks ago from the neighborhood butcher: Air-chilled and all natural please. About 12 pounds? Yes, please. Then the menu planning. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Celebrations, Family Time, Kids, Thanksgiving | Tagged Apple pie, Family, family celebration, postaday2011, Thanksgiving, turkey | 2 Comments

The Gift of Time

Posted on November 23, 2011 by likeitiz

One evening a few weekends ago, we did not feel like going home yet after a comfort-food type dinner at Himawari on 2nd Avenue. And so, we ventured over to the theater nearby and chose “In Time.” The premise of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Time, friends, Friendship, Happiness, Thanksgiving | Tagged Family time, Friends, Happiness, Jennifer Aaker, money, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford GSB, Thanksgiving, Time | 3 Comments

I Remember Irma

Posted on March 21, 2011 by likeitiz

Somewhere between waiting to board my flight and mentally recalling every single item I have hastily packed, my memories of Irma insinuated itself into my consciousness. I am transported again to that cold January day, more than 13 … Continue reading →