Joanne: Likewise, I'm sure. If I just met you on the street... if you gave me your phone number... I'd throw it away.
Claudia: Well, we don't have to like each other, Jo. We're family."
Home for the Holidays-
Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgivukkah. As we gather together with our loved ones this week, please remember you can get away with saying almost anything at the dinner table when you put the phrase, " With all due respect" in front of it.
"With all due respect, Aunt Marie you need to wax that mustache if you ever expect to find a husband."
Speaking of respect, depending on your family dynamic, there are certain topics of conversation you may want to avoid due to their highly controversial nature such as religion, politics, gun control and your sex life . Unless you are on a personal vendetta or quest for provocation, discuss these topics privately. Don't be a ( pardon my French) douche bag Royal when your family is gathered together for the sole purpose of being grateful otherwise the only thing they will be thankful for is your absence. Please be mindful of all the employees working during the holidays if you are out and about. They would like to be home with their families too.
Most importantly, and we are all guilty of this but won't admit it, don't judge and second guess your family members personal life choices. The couple without children is extremely happy despite what you may project onto them. Your single uncle isn't secretly gay. Grandma doesn't want your pity, she wants you to accept, love and respect the wisdom she has to offer. Remember to be grateful that you have family to share a meal. Even though we may not always agree or approve of another person's opinions or lifestyle, make a sincere effort to look deep in your heart with compassion and understanding. With all due respect, no one is perfect.
Be thankful for shared memories, laughter, comfort and good food. Honor a memory with love. Appreciate your good fortune.
please follow the link below
http://lkmore01.hubpages.com/_1ohrv6clpciqg/hub/10-Ways-to-Express-Our-Gratitude
Love and peace to all.
