We had Thanksgiving dinner one day earlier due to our travel/game schedules. It was great having dinner with family, immediate and extended, with some great food. The menu was all about quality vs quantity - a Turduckin from Hebert’s (the alleged creator of Turduckins), Green Beans w/ Carmelized Onions, my mom’s divine Sweet Potatoes (crumble topping, no marshmellows), Cranberries in a Bordeaux reduction and some fantastic store-bought rolls. For dessert, we had a Pumpkin Tart which my aunt put together as well as the hands-down, best Apple Pie I’ve ever tasted courtesy of Heritage Pie Company in Jasper, TX.
At the request of my mother, we each went around the table and said at least one thing we were thankful for this year. I’m thankful for many things but most notably my family’s unyielding support throughout my accomplishments, failures and challenges this year while transitioning to my new life in New York.
Those sentiments extend, naturally, to all of my friends and loved ones who have supported me as well. Happy Thanksgiving…
I was just listening to The Isley Brothers - That Lady
I’m checking in during my extended vacation in Texas. It seems strange to call a trip to Texas a vacation, but that’s exactly what it is and I’m having a blast.
This past weekend, I played groomsman for some old friends tying the knot. The wedding went off without a hitch, the reception was fun and I looked pretty sharp in the non-traditional khaki/brown tuxedos. Pictures will follow after I get back to New York.
The rest of my time has been spent catching up with old friends - out at the “family compound” on the San Bernard river and tonight in Galveston. The house on the river has satellite television but I am without an internet connection, which is a good thing. But I couldn’t resist getting on Catherine’s Macbook here on The Island (cue the Lost outro sound effect) to catch up on some emails, news and this blog. It appears the only news I missed was something involving Kramer. I guess that means it’s a good time to be unplugged.
I am extending my stay by one day to attend the Texas vs. Texas A&M game in Austin on Friday with my uncle, aunt and cousin. The last time I attended this game in Austin was my freshman year at Texas A&M when the Aggies were embarrassed 15-51. I’m hopeful this game won’t be a blowout based on the seasons both teams have had.
I’m going to disconnect for now and enjoy the rest of my vacation on the Texas Gulf Coast - it’s good to be back.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I was just listening to Soul Coughing - The Idiot Kings