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Plenty of reasons to be thankful - Tuesday Good News Roundup [1]
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Date: 2022-11-22
😎💙 Biden Shinin’ 😎💙
At home:
The Vindication of Joe Biden, Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, November 21, 2022.
It was all teed up to be an unmitigated disaster. The coming red wave in the 2022 midterms was going to bring 30, 40, maybe even 50 new Republicans to the House of Representatives—and an extra two or three seats for the party in the Senate. A sizable chunk of the new GOP class was poised to be raging MAGA-heads and Marjorie Taylor Greene wannabes. Joe Biden’s presidency was going to be effectively over.✂️ None of it happened. To everyone’s astonishment, it’s now #repsindisarray as Republicans scramble to figure out how everything went so spectacularly wrong. And lo and behold, something else happened: Joe Biden’s political judgment—not accorded much respect before the election, given his underwater approval numbers—was vindicated. Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, put it this way to me: “Joe Biden has been consistently underestimated because the political commentary culture highly values qualities that make someone a talented pundit on TV but undervalues the qualities that make someone a great national leader: wisdom, decency, and determination.”
The Bidens spend Friendsgiving with Marines, sailors and their families in N.C., Dustin Jones, NPR, November 21, 2022.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina Monday evening to celebrate Friendsgiving. "The American people have no idea the sacrifices you're making," the president said before dishing out dinner to the troops. "One percent of you represents 99% of the public; you're all volunteers, you all just show up, and you're always there." Some 400 service members and their families sat down for dinner with the Bidens to enjoy a meal — turkey and ham with sides including stuffing and mashed potatoes — prepared by celebrity chef Robert Irvine and food service Marines.
And abroad:
x Joe Biden's remarkable domestic achievements should not obscure this important fact: he is, by far, the most experienced, astute, knowledgeable and capable POTUS in the entire post-WWII period in the field of international relations. We are fortunate.
https://t.co/gqjW6c3yXt — Rick Petree (@RickPetree) November 20, 2022
Biden just won a significant diplomatic victory with China, Max Boot, Washington Post, November 21, 2022.
But while the Cold War may be here, it need not lead to a hot war. We are not doomed to a “Thucydides trap,” a term popularized by Harvard University’s Graham Allison after the famous observation by the ancient Greek writer that “It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.” Allison found that in the past 500 years there were “sixteen cases in which a major nation’s rise has disrupted the position of a dominant state,” and that “twelve of these rivalries ended in war.” But it is significant that four of them did not lead to war, including the only one to occur in the nuclear age: the U.S.-Soviet rivalry. Our goal today should be to manage the new Cold War as we managed the old Cold War by striving for detente and seeking to avoid high-risk confrontations such as the Cuban missile crisis. Biden’s own national security strategy is clear-eyed about the imperative to both compete with China and cooperate on areas of shared concern, such as global warming and covid-19.✂️ We have legitimate reasons to abhor China’s regime and to fear its ambitions to dominate East Asia, but we can also work with it. It was significant, for example, that, during their meeting in Bali, Biden and Xi “underscored their opposition to the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.” China also joined in the G-20 summit statementthat noted “most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine.” Those are major diplomatic victories that further isolate Russia. Of course, on most other issues, Biden and Xi did not see eye to eye — but that’s an argument for more diplomacy, not less.
🎶 Thank you, Joe! 🎶
Democrats Deliver (and are in Array 😁)
Sen. Whitehouse demands answers about SCOTUS ethics lapses: Democrats Give Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts An Ultimatum, Paul Blumenthal, HuffPost, November 21, 2022.
Top Democrats on the House and Senate Judiciary Committees demanded on Sunday that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts comply with their investigation into the court’s refusal to abide by ethics laws. And if the court continues to suggest it’s not serious about policing itself, Congress will step in, warned the joint letter from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), chairs of the subcommittees overseeing the federal judiciary in their respective chambers.✂️ Whitehouse and Johnson asked Roberts to identify the individuals or offices involved in investigating any element of the influence campaign or Schenck’s allegations about Alito. It also asked him to identify those in charge of “policing the relationship between the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Historical Society to ensure that paid membership in the Society is not used as a means of gaining undue influence.” In a sign that their investigation is moving towards hearings, the two lawmakers stated that the court should “designate an individual knowledgeable about” these issues “to provide testimony to us about ... issues related to ethics or reporting questions raised about justices’ conduct.” x NEW: @RepHankJohnson and I just sent our reply to SCOTUS in light of new reporting by @nytimes.
https://t.co/zG5FpF35dq Here’s what else to know about ethics at the Court. 1/10 pic.twitter.com/61XWDESsEP — Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) November 21, 2022
Harry Reid’s legacy lives on in Nevada
In Election '22, the Reid Machine showed it is very much alive, Jon Ralston, Nevada Independent, November 20, 2022.
The late Harry Reid with Pres. Obama
and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Lombardo’s victory, which should not be downplayed because it came in the race for the state’s most important office, could not obscure what was an otherwise disastrous midterm for the GOP here, tantamount to a blue wave down the ticket that resulted in vulnerable constitutional office candidates winning, three targeted House Democrats holding on and legislative Democrats expanding their majorities in both houses. ✂️ The lessons of Election ’22 in Nevada are multifarious —candidates and campaigns have never mattered more, independents are not who we thought they were and the Republicans blew a chance that may not come again soon. In a state where the president was under 40 percent in even some Democratic polls, gas prices were some of the highest in the country and inflation was soaring, the real, underlying story about this cycle is that deniers were denied. Oh, I don’t mean election deniers, although the three most dangerous (Laxalt, Michele Fiore and Jim Marchant) all lost. I refer to Reid machine deniers, who were the authors of and sources for many election prebuttals — and who were proved wrong. Again.
And by the way...
x WSJ reminder: our allegedly bad economy actually remains pretty good:
"The U.S. economy still has considerable momentum despite Fed's action to cool demand - on course to import goods and services worth $4T this year, 1/3 more than in 2019."
https://t.co/Afm7NGzzGW — John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) November 20, 2022
🎶 Thanks Dems! 🎶
Republicans in Disarray
Evangelicals enraged over Trump betrayal, Meaghan Ellis, Alternet, November 21, 2022.
According to HuffPost, many public evangelical figures have weighed in with their reactions to the former president's announcement — and it doesn't appear that many are buying into him making America great again.✂️ “If Mr. Trump can’t stop his little petty issues, how does he expect people to stop major issues?” Robison said. He also said he told the former president, “Sir, you act like a little elementary schoolchild and you shoot yourself in the foot every morning you get up and open your mouth! The more you keep your mouth closed, the more successful you’re gonna be!” Washington Times columnist Everett Piper also offered a critical assessment of the Republican Party's latest entanglement with Trump. “The take-home of this past week is simple: Donald Trump has to go,” Piper wrote. “If he‘s our nominee in 2024, we will get destroyed.”
Georgia Republicans smacked down a second time in court over demand to block Saturday voting, Matthew Chapman, November 21, 2022.
On Monday, Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias announced that a Georgia appeals court has denied a motion by Republican officials in Georgia to reverse a lower court decision ordering the state to allow counties to hold Saturday early voting for the upcoming Senate runoff in December. Republicans had originally claimed ahead of the election that early voting on Saturday would be allowed. However, they subsequently reversed this position and claimed it would not be allowed, because it would conflict with a November state holiday.✂️ But in a ruling two days ago, Fulton Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox ruled in favor of a lawsuit by Democratic Sen. Rev Raphael Warnock's campaign and the Democratic Party of Georgia, finding that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was misapplying a newly passed election law. Raffensperger's office had immediately vowed to appeal that ruling.
National Review turns the tables on Trump, Ray Hartmann, Raw Story, November 21, 2022.
“He wonders who’s funding us, and that’s an easy one — people like you who believe in our cause and who are willing to help out. There’s a reason that Mar-a-Lago wants us to die, and if you envision and hope for a better American future, you should help us live,” The email dropped any pretense of journalistic nonpartisanship in its fundraising appeal. “We want a Republican Party that can win majorities and that doesn’t limit itself to trying to eke through with 46 percent in presidential elections,” the email stated. “We want a conservatism that is unapologetic and serious-minded and not distorted by one man’s ego or abased by ridiculous conspiracy theories.”
🎶 Thank U, Rs — NEXT! 🎶
⚖️ The Wheels of Justice ⚖️
Yes, it’s slower than most of us would like, but those wheels may just grind finer for the care taken. Looks like this Special Counsel, Jack Smith, is one tough and experienced lawyer. It kind of gives one shudders that every single photo of him shows a resolute — even forbidding — countenance. On the other hand, since he is working on behalf of justice (for the American people), I am kind of glad that tough-looking dude is on this case!
x Our latest on special counsel Jack Smith:
-he's reviewing Mar-a-Lago litigation
-new(ish) subpoena deadlines widely still on track
-grand jury "doesn't seem to have skipped a beat"
-investigative team aware that his arrival shouldn't delay them
More:
https://t.co/P1mynvpCft — Katelyn Polantz (@kpolantz) November 22, 2022
Manhattan DA Shows Renewed Interest In Stormy Daniels Hush Payments, Kaila Philo, Talking Points Memo, November 21, 2022.
Justice for Stormy at last? According to the New York Times, District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg is focusing on the hush money payments the former president made to Daniels, a former porn actress, to keep her quiet about an alleged affair she had with Trump. There have been countless Trump scandals since news of the alleged affair first became public during his presidency, so as a refresher: Daniels and Trump allegedly had an affair in 2006, but Trump has never acknowledged it. His team, however, took steps to ensure it didn’t become public in the months leading up to the 2016 election: Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen allegedly arranged to pay Daniels $130,000 to sign a non-disclosure agreement barring her from discussing the affair in the media.✂️ Weisselberg allegedly has direct knowledge of the hush-money payment, so attorneys are reportedly weighing bringing charges against Weisselberg to reportedly pressure the longtime Trump ally to cooperate. The revelation comes amid a burgeoning storm of renewed federal inquiries into Trump: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee progress on two separate criminal probes into Trump’s role in the events surrounding the January 6th insurrection and whether hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort violated federal law.
Another criminal insurrectionist convicted
Rioter Accused of Stealing Pelosi’s Laptop Found Guilty on Jan. 6 Charges, Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, Daily Beast, November 21, 2022.
Riley Williams, the 25-year-old accused of directing the mob and stealing an HP laptop and gavel from Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 riot, was found guilty on Monday on a number of charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Harrisburg native was found guilty on six of eight charges, including disorderly conduct, entering a restricted building, civil disorder, unlawful parading, resisting police, while the jury was reportedly deadlocked on two other charges, according to CBS News. In an ITV documentary Storming the Capitol: The Inside Story, Williams can be seen in a brown trench coat and a zebra-print bag repeatedly yelling “upstairs, upstairs, upstairs” to a surrounding crowd, directing them toward a stairwell that leads directly to Pelosi’s office. Later, Williams took to Discord to brag, writing, “I took Nancy Polesis [sic] hard drives. I don't care. Kill me,” according to the FBI. Williams is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 22, 2023.
So good, I’m reporting it twice! 😁
Georgia court declines to halt Saturday early runoff voting, Kate Brumback, AP, November 21, 2022.
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court ruling on Monday means that counties can offer early voting this coming Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. The Court of Appeals declined a request by the state to stay a lower court’s ruling that said state law allows early voting that day. Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger had told county election officials that early voting could not be held that day because state law says it is illegal on a Saturday if there is a holiday on the Thursday or Friday preceding it. Warnock’s campaign, along with the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, sued last week to challenge that guidance.
Hope Defeats Doomerism
Despair, lack of progress at climate talks, yet hope blooms, Seth Borenstein, AP, November 21, 2022.
“In August, the U.S. passed the biggest climate legislation in history,” Gore said. “In September, the people of Australia made a historic change and agreed to become part of the leadership in the world toward renewable energy. And then in October, just days ago, the people of Brazil made a decision to stop destroying the Amazon and start fighting the climate crisis.” “When people feel vulnerable to climate despair, I urge them to look at the real progress that is being made.” Whenever United Nations environment chief Andersen feels down in these meetings she takes note of what’s happening all around her in the pavilions and offices: “In these halls, you will see people huddling over solutions over networking, saying ‘Here’s what we did. Maybe you can do that’.”✂️ “So when people say it was a complete failure and there’s no hope, I say, just look around at every single face here,” Hayhoe said. “There are tens of thousands of faces here, and every single one of them just about wants to change the world.”
And if you just need one more good reason to hang on to hope — here’s one: it’s actually in everyone’s self-interest to make the world a better place! Humans can be pretty selfish, so if all else fails, humanity might very well work to make the world better for their own gain!
🐩💙 CG’s Picks 💙🐩
Hello Everybody, it’s me Curlygirl! I accidentally hurt Mama’s finger this weekend, so I want to make it up to her with stories she will love. So, first, here’s a story about how birds can make themselves sound like other things, which I know Mama thinks is cool!
You’ve Almost Certainly Been Duped by a Bird, Katherine J Wu, the Atlantic, November 17, 2022.
We know these birds can mimic but did you know lots of other bird species can, too! On a dusky evening in 2007, while completing her Ph.D., Laura Kelley was traipsing through the backwoods of Queensland, Australia, when she heard her landlady shouting for her cat. Bonnie! Bonnie! Bonnie! came the call, just as it did every mealtime. Kelley peered across the property, hoping to say hello—but the woman was nowhere to be found. Only when Kelley gazed upward did she discover the true source of the sound: a spotted bowerbird perched in a nearby tree. The bowerbird almost certainly wasn’t intentionally messing with Kelley, or what might have been a very confused cat. But it had the vocal chops to fool her several times during her stint in Queensland—a feat that’s both impressive and discomfiting. “It was so astonishingly accurate,” Kelley, who’s now studying animal behavior at the University of Exeter, in England, told me. “On more than one occasion, I got caught out.” Spotted bowerbirds are just one of hundreds of avian species that can mimic a whole menagerie of sounds—the laughter of children, the roar of a chainsaw, the wail of a police siren, the click of a camera shutter. There are birds that mimic other birds; there are birds that mimic more than one bird at once.
Mama told me this next video reminds her a little bit of hovering over the nursery cots in the NICU when our twins were getting used to the world. They needed a little help, too, and Mama was told not disturb their sleep because they could literally burn more calories than they were able to take in at first! This primate mother’s reaction — her longing to hold the babe, feeling slightly unreal and discombobulated, not sure if he is even real or really there — then her joyful swift scooping him up! That’s just how it felt to have a preemie in the NICU. 🥰
x Watch this mother react the moment she sees her baby move
This newborn baby boy was born at Sedgwick County Zoo via c section on November 15 and was put on oxygen,
here is mum and baby reunited pic.twitter.com/DCSibSqjH0 — Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) November 18, 2022
Last, but not least, this video has so much that Mama likes! A black cat, ponies and dogs! Even a dog and pony playing! Enjoy!
That’s all I have for you today. Happy Thanksgiving! Bye for now, Luv CG 💙🐾
🎶 Thankful for Animals 🎶
🌱🧬 Science and Nature 🌱🧬
NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit, Marcia Dunn, AP, November 21, 2022.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Orion capsule reached the moon Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its way to a record-breaking orbit with test dummies sitting in for astronauts. It’s the first time a capsule has visited the moon since NASA’s Apollo program 50 years ago, and represents a huge milestone in the $4.1 billion test flight that began last Wednesday. Video of the looming moon and our pale blue planet more than 230,000 miles (370,000 kilometers) in the distance left workers “giddy” at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, home to Mission Control, according to flight director Judd Frieling. Even the flight controllers themselves were “absolutely astounded.” “Just smiles across the board,” said Orion program manager Howard Hu.
An Evolutionary Magic Trick Is Popping Up Everywhere, Carrie Arnold, the Atlantic, November 20, 2022.
Today we know that in many species the answer is supergenes—stretches of DNA that lock several genes together into a single inheritable unit. “They’re kind of a wild card,” says Marte Sodeland, a molecular ecologist at the University of Agder in Norway. This aggregated form of inheritance “has obvious advantages, because it allows rapid adaptation, but there’s a lot we don’t know yet.” Supergenes once seemed like an evolutionary oddity, but the rise of genetic sequencing has shown that they are far more common than researchers believed. Not all supergenes may serve a function, but work in just the past few years has revealed that traits in a wide range of animal and plant species might be driven by these groups of genes that function like a single gene. Supergenes help wild sunflowers adapt to a range of environments, such as sand dunes, coastal plains, and barrier islands. In other families of plants, they produce subtle but important variations in their sexual organs and fertility that help prevent inbreeding. Research published last spring showed that in some fire-ant species, supergenes determine which type of social organization predominates—whether a colony has a single breeding queen or more than one. (Specific supergenes in humans haven’t been confirmed, but likely candidates have been found.) Supergenes also seem to hold explanations for many long-standing mysteries of evolution, such as how species can sometimes adapt to new environments rapidly, how populations can sometimes evolve in different directions even while living close together, and why some species have “balanced lethal systems” of breeding, such that they must have two different versions of a chromosome to survive. But supergenes aren’t all-powerful. Recent work on the evolution of supergenes is painting a nuanced picture of their effects. These theoretical models and studies of real populations have shown that supergenes often accumulate harmful mutations far more rapidly than other pieces of DNA do, and this can gradually lead to degenerative effects that undermine the original benefits.
Netherlands leading on innovative — and environmentally friendly — food production
There is so much to like about this next story — talk about science and innovation! I can hardly pick the paragraphs — you should just go read it!
Cutting-edge tech made this tiny country a major exporter of food, Laura Reiley, Washington Post, November 21, 2022.
The rallying cry in the Netherlands started two decades ago, as concern mounted about its ability to feed its 17 million people: Produce twice as much food using half as many resources. Flag of the Netherlands The country, which is a bit bigger than Maryland, not only accomplished this feat but also has become the world’s second largest exporter of agricultural products by value behind the United States. Perhaps even more significant in the face of a warming planet: It is among the largest exporters of agricultural and food technology. The Dutch have pioneered cell-cultured meat, vertical farming, seed technology and robotics in milking and harvesting — spearheading innovations that focus on decreased water usage as well as reduced carbon and methane emissions.✂️ PlantLab’s research and development center in Den Bosch is the largest such center for vertical farming in the world, and it uses limited light spectrum LEDs and plastic stacked production trays, and the plants grow in vermiculite with their roots in water. “Nothing is hand-harvested, nothing is touched by human hands,” Ockers said. The water is recirculated, meaning no water is lost in the growing process. For now, the system is most effective for growing leafy greens, herbs and tomatoes, but he said cucumbers, zucchinis and all types of berries are suited to this growing system. And by limiting the time between harvest and consumption, he said, food waste is minimized and nutrient density is much higher than traditionally grown crops.
🎶 Thank you, Science! 🎶
🍂🦃🍁 Special Thanksgiving Section 🍂🦃🍁
Would you like to do some good for others this holiday season? Here’s one idea:
🫣 No-Fail list of Don’ts for the perfect Thanksgiving 😲
OK, maybe not 100% guaranteed “no-fail” — but if you avoid these things, I am pretty sure you’ll have a decent holiday! From RSVP-ing (YES! You need to RSVP!) to asking for leftovers to take home, from bringing a dish that needs to be cooked (😱what are you, an alien from a UFO?) to hovering in the kitchen giving unsolicited advice (do not do this, please, by all that is holy, do not) — you’ll find all of Thanksgiving’s most common pitfalls in this article. Now, you’re all set! 🤩
The Rudest Things You Can Do During Thanksgiving Dinner, Caroline Bologna, HuffPost, November 21, 2022.
Happy Thanksgiving from these sweet Goldens! Thanksgiving brings loved ones together to unplug and share a special meal. This holiday is famously not always the most harmonious, however. From cooking stress to tense conversations to full-on blowouts, many situations can derail a Thanksgiving dinner. But there are ways to keep things peaceful and light, as well. We asked etiquette experts to share some common rude behaviors at big holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving, and advice for avoiding them. “Being together with family for holidays can be wonderful,” said Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. “It can also be taxing. Taking the time to plan and think strategically can make the difference between enjoying the interactions and pure dread.”
Sometimes you just want an easy (but perfect) Thanksgiving dinner
Do you have a small group this year and is everyone just too drained after this election season to face the big cooking day? But still craving turkey and sweet potatoes? NPR has got you covered!
This is the one-pan recipe to make your Thanksgiving easy, Michel Martin and Tinbete Ermyas, NPR, November 21, 2022.
Reprinted from Dinner In One. Copyright © 2022 by Melissa Clark. Photograph copyright © 2022 by Linda Xiao. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House. Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Roast turkey breast, maple-glazed sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts SERVES 4 1 boneless turkey breast (2 to 2½ pounds) 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated ¼ cup mayonnaise 2½ tablespoons za'atar 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1-inch-thick wedges 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon maple syrup Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise ½ teaspoon cumin seeds Fresh lemon juice, to taste Directions 1. Heat the oven to 400ºF. If the turkey breast comes tied, untie it. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Season the turkey all over with 1½ teaspoons of the salt and the black pepper, then rub all over with the garlic. 2. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and za'atar. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the za'atar mayo to a separate small bowl and brush that all over the turkey. Set the remaining za'atar mayo aside. Let the turkey sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prepare everything else. 3. In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and the red pepper flakes. Place turkey on a rimmed sheet pan and arrange the potatoes in a single layer around it. Roast for 20 minutes. 4. In the same bowl (no need to wash it), toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the cumin seeds, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Give the potatoes a toss after roasting for 20 minutes, and push the wedges to one side of the pan to make room for the Brussels sprouts. Add the sprouts and continue to roast until the sprouts and potatoes are golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey registers 145ºF, 20 to 30 minutes longer (for a total turkey roasting time of 40 to 50 minutes). Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 5. While the turkey is resting, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the reserved za'atar mayo; taste and add a little more oil and salt, if needed. Season to taste with lemon juice. Serve the za'atar mayo alongside the turkey and vegetables. Swap it out Sliced acorn or butternut squash, cut 1 inch thick, can stand in for the sweet potatoes. Broccoli florets or broccolini can replace the Brussels sprouts.
Really good, really easy Cranberry Sauce
Whether you are a jellied, tinned sauce loyalist or a homemade, grandma’s recipe purist, I think just about everybody can get on board with a homemade cranberry recipe that is EASY and delicious! Here is one of the best:
5-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce Recipe, Sally’s Baking Addiction ← Please go to the website for the instructions Sally provides a neat version to print off. (P.S. This baker’s recipes are fantastic! Go give them a try):
Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe Harvesting cranberries Author: Sally
Sally Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 cups Made from 5 ingredients, this easy sauce is ready after 15 minutes on the stove. It thickens as it cools. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. See notes. Ingredients 12 ounce bag cranberries , rinsed*
bag , rinsed* 3/4 cup ( 150g ) water
( ) 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice (about 1/2 large orange)
(60ml) (about large orange) 3/4 cup ( 150g ) packed light or dark brown sugar *
( ) packed light or dark * 1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions here x It is tragic to see the way COVID has broken some people’s taste buds.
I assume that’s what happened here. There’s no other rational explanation because cranberry sauce is objectively delicious.
https://t.co/lx51IU8Cqp — The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) November 20, 2022
The 9 best Thanksgiving songs I definitely didn’t just make up, Alexandra Petri, Washington Post, November 21, 2022.
One of the great joys of my job is putting together countdowns of the best and worst songs for key holidays. For Christmas, I ranked 100 songs. For Halloween, 50. It seemed only right and natural that I should provide the same service at Thanksgiving. So that is exactly what I did! And it was easy, because everyone knows there are lots and lots of preexisting classic Thanksgiving songs, and I certainly did NOT recently make all these songs up in collaboration with composer Jack Mitchell! And we certainly have no reason to thank the extremely talented performers listed in the credits at the bottom of this column, because, again, these are snippets of preexisting Thanksgiving songs with which everyone is familiar and which we didn’t entirely write and record this week! So without further ado, the nine best Thanksgiving songs: (Gift link)
For fun:
x This here is quality television.
https://t.co/ysJAmN8afS — Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@TheRaDR) July 27, 2022
More fun — and in honor of the successful Artemis launch this month! — a parody of Apollo 13 (movie) but with the mission being ‘cooking for Thanksgiving”. 😂 🦃 Enjoy!
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⚡️ Lightning RoundUp ⚡️
⚡️ Yer Wonkette: Herschel Walker Just Wondering Why Raphael Warnock Canceled Archie Bunker, Stephen Robinson, Wonkette, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ The Democrats’ Generational Change, Robert Kuttner, The American Prospect, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ Only for elections, sometimes: The Power of Negative Thinking, Chris Lehmann, the Nation, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ Another Flop From GOP Productions, David Frum, the Atlantic, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ Helpful!: 7 Ways To Make Holiday Travel Just A Tiny Bit Less Stressful This Year, Anika Nayak, HuffPost, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ Long past time: America, It’s Time to Free the Pill, Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Mother Jones, November/December 2022.
⚡️ AMA finally steps up: Doctors Should Break the Law to Offer Abortions Sometimes, Says New Guidance From Medical Leaders, Abigail Weinberg, Mother Jones, November 20, 2022.
⚡️ The Grotesque, Wonderful Respect for Marriage Act, Andrew Koppleman, The American Proospect, November 21, 2022.
⚡️ Trump’s Terrifically Stupid Return to Twitter, Quinta Jurecic, the Atlantic, November 20, 2022.
⚡️ Democrats need a crash course in political jiujitsu, Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, November 21, 2022.
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