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Keeping it Together During the Holidays, With Humor

life

The months of November and December are a very hectic season for our family. I realize this is true for the majority of families since the holidays are always a busy time, but our family also has a couple of extra celebrations. You see, both of my children and my husband all have birthdays in [...]

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A Peek into a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Dinner

Latino Culture

This post was first published on November 26, 2008. Edits have been made since the original version. I’m often asked what type of Thanksgiving my family and I have. The question arises from the fact that people know I’m Puerto Rican and that I don’t always eat dishes common to the American culture. For example, [...]

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Grateful for Family

life

Today’s the day and I haven’t done one thing to prepare for it. Unlike last year where I was hosting and cooking Thanksgiving dinner at our house, this year my mother will be hosting. So, my contribution is to show up and be hungry. I am bringing an apple pie that baby girl requested we [...]

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A Puerto Rican Thanksgiving

Puerto Rico

I often get asked what type of Thanksgiving my family and I have. The question arises from the fact that folks know I’m Puerto Rican and that I don’t always eat dishes common to the American culture. For example, my co-workers were recently very surprised to learn that I have never eaten green bean casserole. [...]

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Quick Monday Morning Update

life

A quickie today… If I’m not posting for a few days, pick one of these as my excuse: I’m cleaning, cooking, and preparing for Thanksgiving, which will be hosted at my house this year. I’ll be cooking for a group of 20+ family members. I’m playing Guitar Hero World Tour and singing either Bon Jovi’s [...]

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