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Holiday relationship survival tip #2

by Staff Writer

By all means, double or triple check that the oven is on. Do not look for hubby to remind you about this as he will be in the living room “distracting” all other male guests (See tip #1). In some cases, there are two dials that need to be turned for this to occur. Otherwise, come noontime the only aroma in the air will be a room temperature turkey with soggy stuffing.

Try not to throw or say anything in front of the children when he comes in and asks something silly like, “Wow, how did that happen? What are you going to do? Do you think we can save the stuffing?” This breeds discord as family members’ voices escalate trying to determine who forgot how to turn on an oven.

(Yes, this happened to a dear friend. No, not me–I swear! And, she handled it with grace and a glass of wine. We all had take out chicken and some truly fabulous side dishes! Now, every year, we give our thanks for proper use of an oven and the turkey that never was…)

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Posted in Previous Authors on November 21st, 2006

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