Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Just finished uploading pictures from one of my favorite holidays.

Thanksgiving combines good food plus the people I love: both family and friends. My hubby and I had a blast in So Cal.

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We started with a bag of these at Harris Ranch. They tasted crunchy and meaty. Plus, these "oysters" reminded me of chopped liver.

Sipping an O & O Martini with the olive juice on the side. That means the bartender forgot to stir it in.

Finished my run. I did about 30 blocks next to the Pacific and it felt wonderful. Any cardio helps after our Turkey feast

Avoiding the shopping mobs on the Black Friday. I love Newport Beach!

Eating a slice of Italian bread and watching the surfers Hang 10

Loving this view by the Pacific! So Cal is so beautiful. I will never be bored by this view

Passing the burned hills on the 57 thru Tonner Canyon. I’m happy Diamond Bar didn’t get hit by the wildfires

Checking out the turkey before it goes in the oven. It’s big! My dad’s trying out a new recipe.

COVINA, CALIF — Home for the Holidays! I’m still waking up at 3 AM because my body’s still on overnight mode. It still feels so good to be back in home in So Cal with my family.

[Thanksgiving dinner in London 2004, with my Medill buddy Andrea, my mother-in-law Terri, and Mark's cousin, Eileen]
My hubby [...]