Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted on: November 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 am by Holly
Ah, Thanksgiving – a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for, and to personify that thanks through a mountain of mashed potatoes.
We are thankful for having electricity and a 100% phone charge, for the feast (especially the dessert table), and also for you, our faithful readers. Don’t forget: if you’re one of those Black Friday types, shop local!
We are also thankful for this. Now get after it.
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