News; birthdays/events; do you prefer to cook everything yourself for the holidays...keep everyone out of your space or do you want everyone to pitch in?; word of the day.

News; most annoying table manners...what bugs you?; game: classic novel titles; wrong text Thanksgiving grandma...update.

News; do you separate the kids from the adults?; game: commercial jingles on kids instruments; how many strands of lights do you put up? have you gone the route of the laser projector?

News; since a lot of stores are open anyway on Thanksgiving...will you go shopping?; game: do they know it's Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Gazpacho Soup Day....and soup always sounds great in the winter...but cold soup?? Tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. Gazpacho soup day celebrates the fans of the British television show Red Dwarf and the significant event in the series that had a profound impact on one of its main characters, Arnold J. Rimmer. In the series, the Gazpacho Soup Incident took place on November 25, 2180, aboard the JMC mining ship Red Dwarf during its final voyage. Captain Frank Hollister invited Arnold J. Rimmer, the lowest-ranking crew member, to dine at the Captain's Table and enjoy a course of gazpacho soup. Unaware that gazpacho was traditionally served cold, Rimmer demanded the chef take it away and bring it back hot. The officers laughed at Rimmer's mistake, and he never ate at the Captain's Table again.

News; birthdays/events; what are you least looking forward to for Thanksgiving?; word of the day.

News; what superpower do parents wish they had?; game: quiz; game: feud.

News; 18% of us do this in the morning...Ashley has never ever done this...or Brad!; worst gifts to give (list); how do you feel about A.I. making music?

News; funny feel good story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle and game week...Humans – especially children – have probably been playing games since the beginning of time! In fact, throughout human history and culture, games have often been an integral part of social interaction. Relics of certain types of board games can be found in Roman ruins from at least 2000 years ago. Board games may have been around for as long as 1500 years and card games likely got their start in China more than a thousand years ago. So play a favorite game...learn a new game...or watch a game themed movie like: Game Night, Tag, Clue, or Battleship.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather watch a parade or watch/play football or do a 5K run on Thanksgiving?; word of the day.

News; how do you feel about communal dining?; game: guess that tune from the lyrics;
Buzzfeed list of tacky decor.

News; 2025 word of the year; game: TV trivia; Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to turn 100...do you want to live that long?

News; is there a difference between fresh and frozen turkey?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Gingerbread Cookie Day---they instantly make us feel warm and cozy, they have a rich flavor profile and they come in all shapes and sizes, but gingerbread man cookies are the most popular ones. Gingerbread has been around for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes.---but in the 16th century gingerbread figural biscuits made their first appearance. Queen Elizabeth I of England asked her staff to make gingerbread figures that looked like the foreign dignitaries and the other guests of honor and later presented them in the likeness of some of her very important guests. According to Swedish folk tradition, gingerbread man cookies hold magical powers for making wishes and gingerbread cookies freeze well and can stay frozen for up to six months...so if you want to get your holiday baking out of the way this weekend...you can!

News; birthdays/events "national thaw your tukey day"; best time for the Thanksgiving meal?; word of the day.

News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; possibly a new way to solve cold cases...should more universities try this?; do you "self gift"?

News; game: 5 second rule; 4-6 year olds do a better job at chores/tasks if they dress up;
how much are we spending on nights out?

News; game: general trivia; funny idiosyncrasies with the English language; goodbye/fun fact: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day on November 20 is when we try our hands at making a delicious batch of fudge. There is a wide range of viable peanut butter fudge recipes to be found on the internet and elsewhere, but what they all have in common is a quick prep time (a matter of minutes, in some cases), and a short list of simple ingredients that most of us probably already have in our kitchens. As a bonus, peanut butter fudge is much easier to make than chocolate fudge, because it doesn't involve melting the chocolate to a specific temperature measured by a special thermometer. Peanuts have the most protein of any nut — seven grams per serving — to provide long-lasting healthy energy.

News; birthdays/events; how long will you look for something you lost (before replacing it)?; word of the day.

News; things you should never ask guests to bring to your holiday get together; game: who are these celebrity authors?; do these common words/phrases bother you?

News; skip the gift cards...there's a new gift trend in town; game: "love" songs; would you consider celebrating Thanksgiving not on Thanksgiving day?

News; how good are you with recognizing faces?; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....Apple Cider Day...the rich and fruity beverage that fills our hearts and bodies with warmth. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider at the end of a long day can rejuvenate the soul. Apple cider is made from freshly harvested apples that are mashed and made to resemble applesauce. This is then pressed to extract fresh juice and fermented. After the fermentation process is done, we get the sweet and spicy apple cider . The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C. when the Celts in Britain made the beverage using crabapples....but it was bitter. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 introduced acidic cider apples and advanced apple-pressing technology to make the juice-extraction process easier. It's all about DIY these days. It's very easy to make cider at home, so find that online recipe and get going!

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day.

News; lots of people don't like turkey apparently...what are they substituting?; game: guitar solos of the 70's; if you don't want to play/watch football on Thanksgiving...how about watching one of these movies?

News; 22% of people have gotten food poisoning from either Thanksgiving or Christmas meal...how to avoid that; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2.

News; did your job come with 'responsibilities' that weren't revealed until after you took the position?; which states are overindulging/overspending this holiday season?;
goodbye/fun facts....national play Monopoly day...one of the world's most famous board games. The classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win...while driving opponents to bankruptcy. It's available in over 37 languages and licensed in more than 130 countries. The story of Monopoly started with "The Landlord's Game," created by Lizzie Magie in 1903 though many people attributed the game to a man named Charles Darrow, but it turns out that he stole the idea from Magie in 1933 and claimed it as his own. Today you can enjoy Monopoly on an app or an online version...or many of the dozens and dozens of licensed and localized versions.

News; birthdays/events; what's your take on 24/7 Christmas music...Dec 1st?; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; would you rather sit at home or go to holiday parties?

News; even if you don't like/don't live in an HOA community...how do you feel about this rule?; how to keep things positive during the holidays; should retailers round down in your favor when using cash now?

News; with the semester coming to an end...how much extra are you helping kids with their projects/homework just so it's finished?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Hiking Day ... Hiking wasn't always the fashionable pastime it is today....walking used to considered an activity for the impoverished or the vagrant. Until the Romantic era of the Victorian years inspired the likes of Walden and Thoreau to reconnect with nature and that, in turn, inspired the landscape architects to design parks with excellent walking trails. Today there's more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over 550 calories per hour. Plus, being in the outdoors allows you to get away from your phone and appreciate nature's beauty and wonder. So become a sojourner...you could even join a hiking club!

News; birthdays/events; how long do you feel comfortable staying in someone else's home (even a relative) or how long do you want guests staying in your home?; word of the day.

News; which foods are hardest to resist during the holidays? (Men's Health magazine); do you dress up for Thanksgiving or wear stove top stretchy pants?; game: 80's song lyrics.

News; life skills we should all have by the age of 10; new wellness trend: dark showering;
game: what year was it?

News; game: 3 word movie descriptions; yesterday we did the worst Thanksgiving foods...but what are the best?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pickle Day...so many types to choose from: Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each year in the United States. While pickles can be high in sodium, they are a good source of vitamin K. In moderation, they make a great snack. BTW...drinking pickle juice helps with muscle cramps, helps regulate blood sugar and it helps to balance gut health!