Tag Archives: family

Your Ticket to Dinner

Some traditions come with requirements. Dr. Tai, the middle child of three daughters, grew up with a Thanksgiving ritual that her mother took very seriously: gratitude as your “ticket to dinner.” “Since we were old enough to say grace, my … Continue reading

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Make a Christmas Brunch

Instead of going all-out for Christmas dinner, make a brunch spread instead. Include an assortment of pastries, fruit, butters, and jams. Serve on a wood serving board for easy cleanup. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading

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Real Life Rants

RANT to difficult to find addresses. Can’t we please have the numbers in addresses visible and large enough to be read from the street? Any building being constructed and all future buildings should include the address in a designated place. Looking … Continue reading

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Visit or Call Loved Ones

The sweetest holiday memories are often spent with those we love. Take time to spend with loved ones you don’t get to see or talk to often. If you live far away, schedule a phone date with them. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading

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Cooking, Stories, and Something Bigger

For Dr. Amani, the holidays mean gathering in the kitchen, each family member preparing a dish passed down from their elders. As they cook, stories flow about old family gatherings, lessons learned around the table, the people who came before. … Continue reading

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