writingwyo's Journal, 24 November 2023

And no, it wasn't about politics... 

Sorry about your Thanksgiving and the family problems. I didn't do anything yesterday, no family near and I don't like to eat turkey after all the effort it took me to take an injured juvenile wild turkey to a wildlife rescue a couple years ago. Dozens of turkeys are in my yard all the time  

Thanks, Fritzy ❤️ I think the last straw for me on eating poultry was learning how much a coworker loves her pet chickens. Yeah, she gets some wee little eggs, but they're really just beloved pets 

I still eat chicken but will eventually stop. I talked to one of my doctors about becoming vegetarian. She's vegan and said it was a gradual process for her. I don't eat pork anymore except rare occasions when I have pizza or go out for breakfast. Would never have venison (love the deer who visit me every day), lamb, veal. Still wishing I liked beans more! I may try making a bean soup, just to see if I like it! Unlike you I don't cook much. 

It's a bit more difficult if you don't cook as much and aren't big on beans. If you eat gluten, maybe you can find seitan. I use TVP, too -- just hydrate it and use it like ground beef. I've also found I can sneak a can of cannelini beans into potato soup and blend it, and you really don't know it's there. I've also come around on the idea of the alternative meats. I don't typically buy them myself, but I wouldn't worry too much about eating them  

Sorry to hear there was strife! Glad you got some yummy vegetarian food. We just went out to eat and I had fish plus all the veggie trimmings 

Sorry it didn't go to plan  

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this. Sending a hug! 

cindylynnwho -- sounds wonderful! OTB and Morticia -- thank you ❤️ 

Sheesh. Hate family drama. It's over. Hope your heart has recovered. 

Sorry about the family drama my friend. That’s always the opposite of fun on what should be a wonderful day. 

It's not really over, AncientHippie. There's a rift between two people I don't know how to negotiate. And my heart definitely hasn't recovered 💔 

Thanks, YOH ❤️ The drama actually occurred a couple of weeks before, and our plans were canceled because of it. I feel horrible about the whole situation...and I wasn't the person causing problems  

Thanks, YOH ❤️ The drama actually occurred a couple of weeks before, and our plans were canceled because of it. I feel horrible about the whole situation...and I wasn't the person causing problems  

We have it in my family as well. Been going on for quite a while and dont think reparable. I try to stay out of it. Much as i can anyway  

Sorry 😔 

Sorry your Thanksgiving was spoiled by family strife, I have sat through more than one extremely stressful holiday celebration that was full of feuding and drama, back then I was naive enough to believe everyone would put their best foot forward and behave, but that never happened. As the years went by I finally learned that the only way I was going to enjoy a holiday was to have my own Celebrations and invite the ones who behaved, even then there was bashing of the ones who were not present. I feel for you. 

Sorry, families are complicated, we love, we worry, we hurt, hope your situation resolves soon 

I think I understand, debra. Ours was canceled plans due to a rift, not fisticuffs as a side dish to the turkey. Holidays...so much pressure to make it like the ideal, and life isn't always ideal 

I appreciate all the kind words, everyone. ❤️ Here's hoping time heals all wounds. I believe in my heart of hearts that ultimately some good will come of this 🤞