Dealing with Problems at Thanksgiving Dinner

Lately I've been seeing articles in the big newspapers and magazines regarding peoples' anxiety over possible acrimonious clashes during Thanksgiving that were the result of differences in opinion regarding the recent election. I wonder: is this going to happen to such a degree that it will result in long-term family clashes and discord?

For some, holidays can be a possible meeting with family members who are not easy to get along with, such as uncles who drink too much, aunts who ask embarrassing questions, or misbehavior by cousins.

My grandmother had a solution to de-fuse these problems: cherry pie a la mode and football. Specifically, schedule dinner so that it will not last too long, not too many weird questions asked, no put downs, or the like. The imminence of a big football game, especially a pro game, would serve nicely. The men would congregate around the tube.

This would not work with a UT game, especially the UT - Kentucky game. It is best not to have relatives over on that day. Yes, maybe the Lions and Bears or maybe the Packers. To watch, not for dinner.

And another tip: dilute the Jack Daniels, but don't mention it to anyone.  Most people can't tell the difference.

Sexy Underwear

It pays to consider how the sexes view sexy underwear. Seriously, that's how some guys think. 

And remember, their wearing clean underwear is not a given; it depends on what day of the week it is. That takes planning.

What Is Sweater Weather?

There was an interesting story from weather.com about how cool is "sweater weather" in different states. Apparently, it's 55 degrees in MT; 60 in TN. Right now it's 40 - coat weather, in my opinion.

In South Dakota sweater weather kicks in at 52 degrees.

At least I deem it so. Natives seem to be a lot hardier than me.