Year of Plenty

Thu., Nov. 25, 2010

The Onion’s Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving

Here's some wisdom from the Onion for getting through the day: - To keep your mother happy, seat her directly across from her one good child who actually did something with his life. - Splurge and get the more expensive turkey; then, make sure to mention at least once an hour how you splurged and got the more expensive turkey. I guess I was guilty yesterday of bringing up twice that I bought the more expensive turkey. But did I mention that it was three times more expensive than the average bird. Too bad for my mom that my sister won't be sitting with us at the table tonight. Go here for the full list. h/t Daily Dish

Posted Nov. 25, 2010, 10:22 a.m.

The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com