We won’t be celebrating Thanksgiving with all of our extended family and friends this year, but I’m still looking forward to it. We have so much to be thankful for, even in all of the madness of 2020. Daniel and I celebrated a few Thanksgivings with just the two of us when we lived on the other side of the country and those are some of my favorite holiday memories. We’ll be spending this Thanksgiving day with our parents and that’ll be enough :)
I wrote a post with some tips on celebrating holidays without family based on my experience. It’s depressing and frustrating that I originally wrote that for Easter and it’s still relevant now.
I hope everyone has a small, safe, and happy holiday!
A few good reads:
There have been a bunch of celebrity sightings in Central Park recently. Barry the Barred Owl has captured everyone’s attention. “He’s a great looking owl.”
There finally seems to be a solution to the foggy glasses problem: putting a bandaid over the mask.
A fascinating look at spider silk, which is stronger than kevlar.
It turns out computers judge women based on their appearance too. The top label from Google’s image recognition service was “official” for men politicians and “smile” for women. A troubling look at bias in AI.
Thanks. That was so sweet.
Hi Andie,
I’m a nutrition student at the University of Michigan, working toward a graduate degree in public health and I hope to become a RD. In one of my classes right now, we were assigned a book review, and needed to choose a book that relates to the course. As I scanned the list of books that had already been approved in previous semesters, I saw your name, and I recognized it because I already have (and love) your cookbook, Eating in the Middle! I instantly knew that I needed to read your book from the book list, “It Was Me All Along.”
I am fully engrossed in this book! I’ve cried, I’ve laughed and smiled, and felt all sorts of emotions while reading your book. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, and it hasn’t even felt like a real assignment at all!
I just had to know if you had other work out there, did a quick google search, and I stumbled across your blog. I’m so excited to have this wealth of writing from you to explore once I have a break from assignments and tests. And I’m so glad to see you and Daniel ended up together!! Your little ones are simply adorable.
I look forward to following your journey on your blog, and catching up on older posts, too!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate it. That was exceedingly kind.
It’s so important to find moments of gratitude, even in tough times. I love that you’re embracing the smaller, quieter Thanksgiving – those moments often turn out to be the most meaningful. Also, the bit about spider silk is wild! Nature always finds a way to outdo technology. Wishing you and your family a peaceful, safe holiday!
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Lovely post, Andie — the mix of gratitude, curiosity, and small joys makes this a refreshing read. I especially liked how you weave personal reflections (even in a tough year) together with links out to interesting reads — it feels warm and genuine. The bit about foggy glasses made me laugh, and the spider silk article is wild in a “nature beats tech” sort of way.
One thought: since you often list external links and “things you love,” maybe you could occasionally include a short—just one or two sentence—summary or personal takeaway for each link. It helps readers know why you chose them, not just what you found.
This is one of the clearest explanations I’ve seen. Thanks!
Exceptional work. This is very well-researched.
The post highlights gratitude and adapting traditions during challenging times, offering relatable insights and interesting reads. From owl sightings to AI biases, it’s a mix of thought-provoking and light-hearted content.
I love reading these weekly favorites! It’s always fun to see what’s inspiring and bringing joy to others.
Thank you for the information in this article. Excellent work!
Loved this week’s roundup! You always find such inspiring little joys and interesting picks. I really enjoy these posts — they feel like a warm, thoughtful catch-up with a friend. Can’t wait to see what you discover next week!
This is such a heartfelt and honest reflection Even though the holidays look different this year, I love how you’re choosing gratitude and focusing on the moments that still matter. Sometimes the smaller, quieter celebrations end up becoming the most meaningful memories.
Also, I appreciate the mix of thoughtful links at the end — from Barry the owl to the AI bias discussion, it’s such an interesting balance of light and important topics. Wishing you a safe, cozy, and happy Thanksgiving with your parents!
Thanks for sharing this reflection. Even with a smaller gathering, holidays can still be meaningful, and sometimes those quieter celebrations become the most memorable. The mix of personal thoughts and interesting reads also makes it a nice weekend roundup. Moments like these are perfect for relaxing later with family, maybe even enjoying a good futbol match together on hdfutbollibre.com.
This is such a heartfelt perspective—sometimes the smaller, more intimate celebrations end up being the most meaningful. It’s nice how you’re focusing on gratitude and the simple joy of being with loved ones. Those quieter Thanksgivings often turn into the memories that stick with you the longest.