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“Sam, when you are a grown-up, you can smash into your OWN mailbox with your OWN car if you want!”

—Ryley, to Sam, this morning when I mentioned Sam’s backpack was blocking my view as I backed out of our curved driveway. I came this [ ] close to hitting our mailbox.

The dark meat

It is easy to be thankful for your children, your spouse, your family, friends, homes, jobs, possessions, opportunities, hobbies, and good food. Aside from the mysteries of balanced basting and the debate over lumpy vs. smooth mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving is an easy holiday. Not much is required of anyone, other than ovens and casserole dishes […]

Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you. – Annie Dillard