“Shut Up They Explained”

Or How To Deal With Turkeys

Possibly the biggest celebration in this household is the fourth of July. We used to have massive parties for it, stopped because last house not suited to it, and will resume again if current bid comes through.

Thanksgiving is, for us, an odd holiday. First of all, neither of us has family near. Second of all, even if MINE were near, they don’t celebrate, since it’s a very American Holiday.

And then there are complications, because the Hoyts can never do things in...