And save the gratitude for the other 364 days of the year.
Let’s pretend for a moment that we weren’t tuned into the impeachment hearings and the debate this week (while pondering getting off Twitter and stepping out into nature only to find that it’s cold and dark there, too, this time of year). Instead, let’s imagine it’s summer again, and we’re at the sunny Iowa State Fair. Oh, but this isn’t an escapist fantasy — the Democratic candidates are all there too, and the way they handle the Largest Pumpkin Contest could answer the questions that Joel Stein and Pia Guerra are asking: “Which Democratic candidates will be most effective at hiding their elitism? Who will win my heart and lose the general election?” This is the kind of polititalk that is probably safe to share over your Thanksgiving dinner. The newsletter will take a break next week for the holiday. I’m thankful for your readership and I’ll see you in your inbox on Dec. 8. — Alexandra March |
Go Ahead. Stress-Eat Over the Holidays. |
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This is it — your free pass. According to this dietitian, eating your feelings is not only O.K., but it’s also “actually just a normal part of being human.” So go ahead, next time your uncle gives you heavy hints about whom to vote for, take another bite of that pie. |
Why Gratitude Is Wasted on Thanksgiving |
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While we may be thankful for what we have and the people we are with on Thanksgiving, we’re not actually experiencing the core tenets of gratitude. It’s actually every other day of the year when that appreciation really comes in handy. |
Don’t Mess With the Dressing. Don’t Tinker With the Turkey. |
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The Real Cost of Tweeting About My Kids |
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“To allow others to think about us in whatever way they feel like — perhaps to laugh at us, perhaps to dismiss us — is a huge loss of control. So why do we allow it?” |
Here’s What Cancel Culture Looked Like in 1283 |
We’re living in a world in which it seems like an increasing number of people are canceled every day. Is it still O.K. to listen to that song? Or be a fan of that director’s films? This satirical video offers a different take on cancel culture and asks, “Is there any room left for transgression?” |
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