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• How did the number 13 get such a bad rap?
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person who betrayed Jesus, as he was the 13th With Pets
guest to arrive at the Last Supper, as well as
the tradition that Jesus was crucified on Friday Reconnecting With
the 13th. According to Norse mythology, the DEAYRouPr ASeWni’oSr CDOoRg NER: This summer,
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arrive. The legend says he fatally injured his sliwppee’dvequcitaenacbeilteindtthheopsaest pcolaupnlse due to the new
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bad luck associated with the number. Is’voemreestohlvinedg two egertabraeclky ognettrtaockdo during a busy
with our daily walks. hToroliudbaley.is,
• Sarah Winchester, heiress to the massive IAHCuaaacFsntbanotcliohldnrhae,ehttWTrihwbmedeoxeii,lanolrfsegndiesrotypsrot,eatluciissnitratoieemltdlnyww?eooear—itcnGcotaDhmoaneoleddupwfegelayhncrLekasn.R,.doeeut,trhiIewvtoeilrlvsin,soiAttrmlboey
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huge mansion in San Jose, California based have to stay
on her superstitions, with the number 13
prominent throughout. The chandelier had 13 is a greaat itdema!yOfnrcieeynodu’sstahrtowuosrekinagcross town.
gas jets, while the glass window panes were withOhuimr hdaoiulys, ehewshilol unldotpibcke tfhiollseed with visitors
created from 13 colored stones. There are 13 ushksiCTmmaielohlnpsmyioedsrsmihgiattghihiutnvuettseinbnebbraguseecaiastktnntsolfudotptpihrhnci—ohanetsgtomhedtse-syaetpTnioslethuydcmtaiawcahenalytalehnkylsoksiwddfagwosyef.iiotvtteeuhoiknregTnhcdaoanofkktsoegurwitvatinhrgda.,t
bathrooms, and every staircase has 13 steps. imwprhoevenhIis’mbehoauvtiosr hanodprpeisnpognsfeortoChristmas gifts,
Each sink drain cover contains 13 holes, and commands. is canceled, as well.
clothes hooks are arranged in groups of 13. maansmBadIsyennocmwastasiputratipeetsyiehoalmynfHdoooam,atrustecwrryhheeeeesdaspt’sedlhoiililsandoybdrapweospptnheoesiennynnticoogsourhumgearodmgolnwwlglalaaea,inslnhdrkdeoeass u.upnWdoe.n’lIl
Her will, which had 13 sections, was signed 13 the sofa,
times, leaving everything except the mansion will do
to her niece. Every Friday the 13th, a bell is visit with
rung 13 times at 1:00 PM, which is 13:00 in
military time. pfurpiepny.dBse aanlidttlereplaatiteinvtewsitohnhiFma.cIef Time and Zoom.
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at a table. London’s Savoy Hotel makes sure seemfusl fleotrhatrhgiact.orThpeersheapas rae dlititflfeicult times, but
it never happens. If you book a table for 13, snaipnpythweithmoidthsetr doofgist, aorll,if wheejucsatn stop and just
the table will be set for 14, with the 14th chair fsptroeyhaeryhoimansuuiicsncrghagoelrfc—ofiek,susautaturpdhke.ipeesnStrgehehssintamisltofikdertaoeidesCnotatlhradgraettsnhchvfctrteeeiatothtneiesnesdrlmpi,aenlavomaOfiernrvoliheoaeomnpirowanayd.
occupied by Kaspar, a 3-foot-high carved cat joy. I hope
sculpture, a resident of the hotel since the -- Carol M.,
1920s.

• Not everyone considers 13 to be unlucky.
In China, it’s considered a lucky number,
because its pronunciation sounds much like
the words for “assured growth.” At the time of
World War I, the French people regarded it as
lucky and used it as a good luck symbol on
postcards and charms.

• Mary Kay Ash considered 13 to be her lucky
number. She founded her famous cosmetics
company on Friday, September 13, 1963.
The company’s headquarters has 13 floors
serviced by 13 passenger elevators. (cont)

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Fillmore’s term, the state of California was mob boss, is killed when someone plants HOME ALONE
admitted to the Union.(cont) a car bomb under the floorboards of his
new Paige coupe. The first car bomb was As the holiday season approaches,
• Most of us know that there were 13 original a horse-drawn-wagon bomb that exploded Tidbits takes time to remember when
in 1920 outside the J.P. Morgan Compa- Kevin McCallister was left behind by his
colonies that eventually became the United ny’s offices in New York City. family on their Paris Christmas vacation.
States. Can you name them? New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, * On Dec. 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment • After getting into a scrap with his older brother
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, bring-
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, ing an end to the prohibition of alcohol. Buzz, Kevin was grounded to his room on the
South Carolina, and Georgia comprised the Prohibition did little more than slow the third floor of the family home. The following
first colonies. Although we usually think of flow of booze, and bootleggers like Al morning, as the family scrambled to get to
Plymouth Colony, formed in 1620 by a small Capone had built criminal empires out of the airport on time, Kevin was forgotten and
group of Puritan separatists, as the first, the first illegal distribution. was left home alone. At first, it was fun –
colony was Virginia, where Jamestown was making a mess, jumping on the bed, eating
founded in 1607. Some Puritans who viewed * On Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Al- what he wanted, and doing as he pleased –
Massachusetts as too restrictive formed the abama, Rosa Parks is jailed for refusing until two burglars attempted to rob the house
colony of Rhode Island in 1636, while others to give up her seat on a public bus to a on Christmas Eve. Kevin set out to foil the
who thought Massachusetts wasn’t devout white man, a violation of the city’s racial bandits’ schemes.
enough, branched away to form Connecticut segregation laws. Parks’ refusal was not
the same year. Still others who longed for merely brought on by her tired feet, as • It took three months to film the picture,
adventure settled in New Hampshire. By is the popular legend. Local civil-rights beginning on Valentine’s Day, 1990 and
1775, when the Revolutionary War broke out, leaders had been planning a challenge to wrapping up on May 16. Director Chris
the population of the 13 colonies topped 2.5 Montgomery’s racist bus laws for several Columbus had been the screenwriter of
million people. Although Virginia is recognized months. “The Goonies” and “Gremlins,” and post-
as the first colony, Delaware is the first official Home Alone, he directed “Mrs. Doubtfire,”
U.S. state, because it was the first state to * On Nov. 30, 1965, lawyer Ralph Nader “Bicentennial Man,” and the first two Harry
ratify the U.S. Constitution in December 1787, publishes the muckraking book “Unsafe at Potter movies. Even though screenwriter
followed by Pennsylvania just five days later Any Speed.” The book became a bestseller John Hughes wrote the role of Kevin
and New Jersey six days after that. and prompted the passage of seat-belt specifically for Macaulay Culkin, Columbus
laws in 49 states (all but New Hampshire). auditioned more than 100 kids for the role
• Take a look at the back of a one-dollar bill and before settling on the 9-year-old. When
you’ll see all sorts of evidence of the number * On Dec. 3, 1979, the last AMC Pacer “Home Alone” hit theaters in November,
13. There are 13 leaves on the olive branch rolls off the assembly line at the American 1990, Culkin became an immediate star.
and 13 fruits. The shield contains 13 bars, the Motors Corporation factory in Kenosha,
eagle’s wings have 13 plumes of feathers on Wisconsin. It was hailed as the car of the • Although there seems to be an age spread
each, and there are 13 stars above the eagle. future when it debuted in 1975. among all the McCallister children – Buzz,
There are 13 steps on the pyramid. The phrase Megan, Jeff, Linnie, and Kevin – all of the
“E PLURIBUS UNUM” has 13 letters, as does * On Dec. 2, 1997, “Good Will Hunting,” a actors except Culkin were born in 1977.
the phrase “ANNUIT COEPTIS” (“God has movie that will earn childhood friends Ben Culkin was born in 1980. Hillary Wolf, who
favored our undertaking”). Affleck and Matt Damon a Best Screenplay played Megan, quit acting and took up judo,
Oscar and propel them to Hollywood star- becoming a member of the U.S. Olympic
dom, premieres in Los Angeles. team for the sport at the 1996 and 2000
games.
(c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc.
All Rights Reserved • Stuntman Larry Nicholas served as Culkin’s
stunt double. When viewers saw Kevin
sledding down the stairs, zip-lining, and
crashing through shelves, it was really
30-year-old Nicholas, a man similar in size
to Culkin.(continued)

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24 x 36 10’ Eave 12’ Eave 14’ Eave 16’ Eave 1. MEASUREMENTS: How many ta- HOME ALONE (continued):
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36 x 48 $11,567 $12,408 $14,450 There for You”? Cynthia Abenshien. Located at 671
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$15,047 $15,796 $16,843 $20,677 each Monopoly player get at the ground-floor landing scenes were all
$18,240 $19,435 start of the classic game? filmed in the five-bedroom residence,
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ter’s favorite exclamation is “Good the airplane were shot in a Chicago-area
QUALITY SINCE 1982 grief!”? high school. The seats were built on the
FOB Hubbard, OR. Price subject to change without notice. 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is repre- school’s basketball court. The school’s
sented in the phobia cynophobia? swimming pool was used for the scene
10. ANATOMY: What is the condition of Kevin running through a flooded
of “pes planus” more commonly basement. The Paris airport scenes
called? were filmed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
• Joe Pesci was unforgettable as the
burglar Harry Lyme, but the role was
first offered to Robert DeNiro, who
turned it down, then to Jon Lovitz who
also said no. In order to give Macaulay
Culkin the impression that he really
was a mean guy, Pesci
deliberately avoided the
young actor while on set.
And to add insult to injury,
while rehearsing the scene
where Harry tries to bite
off Kevin’s finger, Pesci did
indeed bite Culkin, leaving
behind a small scar.

• Opening weekend at the
box office topped $17
million, and “Home Alone”
maintained the No. 1 spot
for 12 weeks. It was the
highest-grossing movie of
1990, and for 27 years, it
held the record for highest-
grossing live-action comedy,
with earnings of $285.7
million. It was produced on
an estimated budget of $18
million. The film’s two Oscar
nominations were for the
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* The weight of all the ants on earth is MORE 13 FACTS
greater than that of all humans.
• The number 13 is a prime number,
* Doctors who perform laparoscopic sur- meaning it cannot be divided evenly by
gery, which involves inserting a tiny cam- any other numbers except itself and 1.
era into a patient’s body through a small
incision, have better coordination if they • Friday the 13th only occurs in months that
play video games at least three hours per start with Sunday. It happens at least
week. According to a 2003 study, gamer once a year, and up to three times in
surgeons made 37% fewer errors and the same year. Looking ahead, 2021
worked 27% faster than those whose only and 2022 will both have just one Friday
“video game” experience was the surgery the 13th. • The number 13 is strongly
itself. associated with executions. There are
13 stairs leading to the gallows, the
* The ancient Romans used swan fat or hangman’s noose has 13 knots, and
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sores and freckles were treated with the of 13 feet.
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VETERANS POST
by Freddy Groves
Purple Heart Phony

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With snow expected that afternoon, I suspected the veteran crew might not have shown up outside the coffee shop, but there they were, socially distanced around the sidewalk. And they were in the middle of a hot conversation when I stepped up.

The topic was a guy who had potentially faked his military history and worse, had claimed he was a Purple Heart recipient, this time right here at home.
“He’s in our VFW. We took him in.”

“He needs to be brought down, if he’s a liar.”
“So, do I make the call? I’ll be calling in a favor if I do.”
The group took a vote, going around the circle. It was 100% to find out once and for all if their fellow veteran was indeed a liar and a thief.
The main guy slid a phone out of his pocket, stabbed in a number, said a few words, listened and then hung up.
I can’t repeat here his exact angry words, but the summary was: Their friend and fellow veteran had lied. He hadn’t served where he’d claimed he had, hadn’t had the MOS he’d claimed he had, and he certainly had not earned a Purple Heart.
MOS is a code that identifies the job someone has in the military. This particular veteran had worked in supply at a small CONUS base. Unless he’d gotten a paper cut while stocking shelves, he’d never been wounded. Somewhere there was a faked DD-214.
I tossed my coffee cup in the trash and walked away, leaving the group to their collective misery while they explored just how they’d been taken in. I’d heard the story too many times. Veterans and those who’d never served claiming benefits, medals and admiration they never earned, enjoying a higher-level Priority Group at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, telling tall tales.
Eventually they get caught, like this phony just did, by people who pay attention to their gut feelings. The Stolen Valor Act would take it from there.

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Fighting Boredom 911 Getting a Partner With VA Crisis Link
We all know to call 911 when there’s an emer-
Are we bored yet? Of course we are. We’re staying indoors, especially now that cold weath- gency -- car crash, burglary, need of an ambu-
er has arrived, not shopping, not visiting friends, not doing much of anything. Somehow we lance -- but we’ll soon be getting an additional
have to get through this winter, though, and now might be the time to explore things that number. Starting in the summer of 2022, we’ll
are new and different to us. Here are some ideas: also have 988 as a direct line for suicide preven-
Change the channel. If you watch the same television news every night, switch to a dif-
ferent one (or better yet, skip a night or two). If you watch the same shows all the time, tion and mental health crises.
consider watching something different, even if you think it won’t appeal to you. It’s been in the works since last summer, giving
Step outside. Even though it’s cold outside, wrap up and go outdoors anyway. Don’t try this telephone companies time to set things up. The
if there’s ice, of course, but even a few minutes spent walking around outside in fresh air U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
can raise your spirits. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Grab your camera. Set up still shots around your house. A fabric background on a table or
shelf, a few small statues or trinkets (especially ones from trips you’ve taken) and a lamp Administration, the Department of Veteran
for lighting, and you might discover that you have a real eye for photography. Affairs and the North American Numbering
Or read a new author, learn to watercolor, take a free online course, watch zoo cams... Council all have been working together, and this
The idea is to try new things, even given our “stay at home” limitations. summer the FCC adopted rules to designate this
As of this writing, most states are seeing big increases in coronavirus levels, even states
that were stable with relatively low rates even a few weeks ago. We seniors are, unfortu- number -- 988.
nately, in the high-risk group because of our age, even if we don’t have health concerns. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will still
And as of this writing, the U.S. has more active cases of the coronavirus than any other be working at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK).
country in the world, including India. It has four times the population but half the deaths
that we do. It’s everywhere, and we can’t let down our guard. As different parts of the country come online,
Stay home, stay safe and look for new things to occupy yourself. those calling the new number will be trans-

(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ferred over to the crisis line, but the old number
will continue to work.

Veterans who call either number should press
1 after dialing to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
They also can chat online at www.veteranscri-
sisline.net or text 838255. There’s also support
for the deaf or hard of hearing at TTY 1-800-799-

4889.
When you read the nationwide stats, you know

how important the crisis lines are. Two years
ago, the hotline answered over 2 million calls,
averaging over 180,000 calls per month. Chats
are used as well, averaging 8,500 per month.
On the Veterans Crisis Line, there is a network
of 400 suicide prevention coordinators at VA
facilities around the country. After a completed
call to the crisis line, within a day, one of those

coordinators will hook up with the caller as
follow-up.

The support for veterans in crisis is free. The
crisis line serves all veterans, service members,

National Guard and Reserve, as well as family
members and friends. Go online to www.veter-
anscrisisline.net to see the signs of crisis. Then

make the call if needed.
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Sports Quiz Answers Trivia Answers

1. The Penn State Nittany Lions. 1. Eight
2. Montreal Canadiens (1986), New Jersey Devils 2. “Friends”
(1995, 2000) and Colorado Avalanche (1996). 3. Mali in west Africa
3. The golf ball. 4. $1,500
4. “Reggie’s Prayer.” 5. About 71%
5. Otto Graham. 6. “The Incredibles”
6. Clyde Drexler. 7. Lansing
7. Ronaldinho. 8. Charlie Brown in “Peanuts”
9. Fear of dogs
10. Flat feet

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MORE 13 FACTS Continued from page 6 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This year,
instead of jumping into the whole holiday
slaves nearly three years earlier, the Southern states had remained in secession prep scene, move in a little at a time.
from the Union and did not fully honor the proclamation. The amendment made it You’ll appreciate the sense of control
official nationally. you’re more likely to enjoy.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The sep-
• The U.S. flag didn’t always have 13 stripes. When it was first created, 13 alternating aration between the Bovine’s head and
red and white stripes and 13 white stars represented the original 13 colonies. In heart is never as far apart as it seems.
1795, when two new states, Vermont and Kentucky were added to the Union, two Both senses work best when they come
more stripes and two more stars were added. The flag remained with 15 stripes out of logic and honesty.
until 1818, when it was determined that the 13 stripes was a better design plan, GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The best
with the addition of stars to represent new states. way to keep those pre-holiday pressures
under control is to just say no to taking
• Great Britain has a centuries-old tradition of Christmas pudding during the holidays. on new tasks while you’re still trying to
Symbolizing Jesus and his 12 disciples, the pudding has 13 ingredients, including work with a heap of others.
various dried fruits, suet, eggs, molasses, and several spices. Moistened with CANCER (June 21 to July 22) News
brandy, it is then aged for at least a month, and up to a year. Legend has it that means a change might be on its way, but
all who eat Christmas pudding in 13 different homes between Christmas and New what does it hold? Don’t just ask ques-
Year’s Day will have good luck in the coming year. tions; make sure you get answers you
can trust.
• The term “baker’s dozen” has its origins in medieval England. Also known as a long LEO (July 23 to August 22) Old friends
dozen or devil’s dozen, the quantity is 13, one more than the standard. In those and new have one thing in common: Both
days, there was a harsh punishment for any baker who cheated customers, so in your longtime and newly minted pals have
order to be safe, bakers began giving a free loaf for every 12 sold. The 13th loaf much wisdom to impart.
was referred to as the vantage loaf, since it was advantageous to receive the extra. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
With time running out, this is a good time
• Superstition has even played a part in the Indianapolis 500. The number 13 was for you to show ‘em all what those Virgo
not permitted between 1926 and 2002 due to fear of tragedy in the sport. In 2003, super-organizational skills can do.
the rules were changed and racer Greg Ray chose the number for his car, the first LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
time it had been used since 1914. Ray experienced no bad luck and finished 8th in Librans and holidays are made for each
the competition. In 2018, racer Danica Patrick chose a Chevrolet with the number other, especially if children and animals
13 for her final race. Her car was green, which is also said to be bad luck in racing. are going to be part of your joyous sea-
And so it was, as Patrick crashed into the wall on Lap 67 of the race, escaping with son.
minor injuries, retiring shortly after the Memorial Day competition. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
Time is getting too short to allow a spat
• Up until January, 2019, a 13-year-old girl could be married in New Hampshire as to taint the holiday season. Restart your
long as she had parental consent. A boy had to be 14 years old. Under the new law, relationship and reschedule holiday fun
the minimum age was raised to 16 for both. times.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) Seeking advice is laudable. You
might learn far more than you thought
you could. Stay with it.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) Continuing to assess changes works
toward your getting your new project up
and ready. Trusted colleagues remain
ready to help.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
That new situation needs a lot of atten-
tion, but it’s worth it. This is a very good
time for you to involve the arts in what
you do.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It
might be a good idea to slow your hectic
holiday pace so that you don’t rush past
what -- or who -- you’re hoping to rush
toward.
BORN THIS WEEK: Others pick up on
your confidence in yourself, which in-
spires them to believe in you and your
special gifts.

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1. Which book of the Bible (KJV) mentions
the word “thanksgiving” the most times
at eight? Genesis, Nehemiah, Psalms,
Isaiah
2. In 2 Timothy 3:1-2, what human qual-
ities does Paul list as being signs of the
last days? Adulterers, Sun worshipers,
Renegades, Unthankful people
3. From Psalms 106:1, “O give thanks
unto the Lord; for his ... endureth forev-
er”? Love, Good, Mercy, Spirit
4. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In every
thing give thanks: for this is the ... of
God”? Power, Will, Gratitude, Travail
5. From Leviticus 22, a sacrifice of
thanksgiving is most meaningful when it
is ...? Sincere, Often, At your own will,
Extravagant
6. Where was Jonah when he prayed with
the voice of thanksgiving? Fish’s belly,
Aboard ship, In the wilderness, Mountain-
top

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PHOTO: Scene from “Wonder”
Photo Credit: Impuls Pictures AG

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It’s about that time of year when our family is knee-deep in plan-
ning holiday visits. Who will host Thanksgiving? This year, the
decision is coming down to the wire, and our group has a wide
variety of perspectives on travel safety. We love each other, but
-- and I suspect this is true in most families -- it certainly doesn’t
stop us from bickering and backbiting. While issues like this might be a pain in the you-know-what, family is gold. Here are a
few films that can help you remember the importance of family bonds.

“Coco” -- My all-time favorite movie about family and suitable for every audience. Miguel Rivera (Anthony Gonzalez) is
12-year-old musician in a family that has outlawed music for generations. On Dia de los Muertos, a twist of fate delivers him
to the Land of the Dead, where he must find a family member to bless his return to the land of the living. Gael Garc’a Bernal
voices HŽctor Rivera, who offers to be Miguel’s savvy guide through the back alleys of the vibrant, colorful world if Miguel will
put up his photo in the living world -- because even the deceased cannot live forever if there is no one to remember them.

“The Goonies” -- Yes, I said it. While on its face “The Goonies” is a pint-size adventure film, there’s a ton of family warmth
this Steven Spielberg story. Mikey and Brand have a petty sibling rivalry that’s nothing compared with their brotherly pro-
tective instincts. The entire gang is on the adventure in the first place in order to save their homes and maintain their family
connections. Even the loyalty of the Fratellis is a powerful family bond at work. And let’s not forget the final scene, where kids
are reunited with loving parents on the beach.

“The Blind Side” -- Sandra Bullock plays a Texas woman who opens her heart and her home to a homeless youth whose pro-
tective instincts are put to fantastic use on the football field. And while she and her children come from a place of privilege
and wealth, they take this economically and socially disadvantaged boy in as one of their own to help him thrive -- an admi-
rable goal in any family relationship.

“Wonder” -- Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) has a cranial abnormality and is about to start fifth grade after having been
homeschooled for most of his sheltered life by his parents Isabel (Julia Roberts) and Nate (Owen Wilson). Talk about anxiety!
But this isn’t just Auggie’s story: It’s about kids figuring out how to treat their peers (and themselves); a sister struggling to
be both supportive and seen; friendships and family; and ultimately, the power of kindness and the many forms of bravery.

“Stepmom” -- Susan Sarandon plays a mother whose ex-husband (Ed Harris) decides to marry his much-younger girlfriend
(Julia Roberts). The kids’ loyalty lies with Mom, but when she’s handed a cancer diagnosis, love opens everyone’s hearts.

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Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

After 45 years of cooking, I’ve had my share of Thanksgiving Day disasters! I’ll never forget
the Thanksgiving when the turkey wasn’t done, and my family and friends were starving.

Thankfully, no pun intended, I had defrosted a package of pork chops for dinner the next day.
That year we had fried pork chops, cornbread dressing with cranberry sauce, roasted vegeta-
bles, mac and cheese, dinner rolls and a vast array of desserts.
One of the many things that I learned that year, and during this stressful and unusual year,
is to be thankful for the good things in life, while preparing as much as you can for the unex-
pected.
Here are some secrets to saving your sanity and your Thanksgiving dinner if your turkey isn’t
done, or other unexpected challenges arise:

HOW TO DEFROST A TURKEY: You’ll need at least 24 to 48 hours (about five hours per pound) to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator.
If you need to do a quick thaw, place the wrapped, frozen turkey in your kitchen sink or a large container like an ice chest.
Cover the turkey with cold water. Drain and refill the water every half-hour because as the bird thaws out, the water will get warmer. Us-
ing this method, the turkey will thaw at the rate of about a half-hour for each pound.

PREPARING THE BIRD FOR COOKING: Remove the giblet package (neck, livers, heart, and gizzards) from inside the cavity of the bird AND
check the neck cavity. Some manufacturers place the giblet package in the neck cavity and others place it inside the cavity closest to the
legs.
You can place the giblets in the same pan as the raw turkey to add flavor to the meat drippings.
Most turkeys come with the legs already trussed (crossed and secured with a metal or plastic bracket). If you’re not going to stuff your
bird, there’s no need to truss the legs, so remove the plastic or metal bracket and discard it.
Trussing an unstuffed bird hinders the hot oven air from circulating inside and around the legs. This means that the dark meat will take
longer to cook, and the breast meat will cook faster and dry out before the legs ever get completely done.

THE TURKEY ISN’T DONE: Don’t rely on the “pop-up” timer in the turkey, as it usually means that the breast is overcooked, and the dark
meat isn’t done. If the dark meat isn’t done, remove the wings and breast meat from the rest of the turkey, in one piece, if possible. Cov-
er the breast and wing portion with foil and set it aside. Put the drumsticks and thigh portion of the turkey back into the oven to continue
cooking until done.
You can re-assemble the whole turkey and garnish it, or just cut it into serving portions and arrange it on a platter.

STUFFING SAVERS: If the stuffing/dressing is too wet, spread it out in a thin layer on a sheet pan so that it will dry quickly. Place it back
into the oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
If it’s too dry, add more pan drippings or chicken broth to the mixture. If you don’t have any more drippings or broth, you can combine a
chicken bouillon cube (if you have one), along with a teaspoon of poultry seasoning, three tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of water. Cook
the mixture in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Stir to combine and then add it, a little at a time, to the dress-
ing until it’s moist.

SOUPY MASHED POTATOES: You can add unseasoned dry breadcrumbs to soupy mashed potatoes to absorb any excess liquid. You can
also microwave raw potatoes until soft, spoon out the potato, mash it and add it to your mashed potatoes along with some additional but-
ter, salt and butter.

GRAVY RESCUE TIPS: If the gravy is lumpy, pour it through a strainer into a new pan and bring it to a simmer, stirring gently. If it’s too
thin, in a separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of melted butter with a tablespoon of flour. Bring the gravy up to a boil and whisk in the butter
mixture to thicken your gravy.
If the gravy is too thick, add a little more chicken broth, pan drippings, milk or a little water and butter to thin it out.

BURNT OFFERINGS: If the turkey begins to burn while it’s roasting, flip the bird over immediately and continue to cook it. After the tur-
key is done, you can remove and discard any blackened skin and about half an inch of the meat below any burnt area. Slice the remaining
breast meat, arrange it on a platter and ladle gravy over it.
If your vegetables or gravy burn on the bottom, carefully remove the layer that isn’t burned into another pot or serving dish. Don’t scrape
the bottom of the pan!
If the dinner rolls are burned on the bottom, just cut off as much as you can, butter them, and fold them in half to cover the missing ends.
Whipped cream is the perfect “make-up” for desserts that aren’t quite up to par. You can cut the top layer off a burnt pie and cover it with
whipped cream.

Hopefully, these tips will rescue you from any Thanksgiving Day disasters, but remember, it’s
about gathering to give thanks with the people you love -- not the perfect meal! Have a blessed
Thanksgiving!

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of
seven cookbooks. Her latest cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is
www.divapro.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.

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BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: 1)
Psalms; 2) Unthankful people; 3)
Mercy; 4) Will; 5) At your own will;
6) Fish’s belly