Every year, around Thanksgiving time, I like to scour the internet to find strange and disturbing Thanksgiving dishes. One year I posted an article about a woman who attempted to make “Frozen Jellied Turkey-Vegetable Salad” (so awful), and another year I discovered a “Thanksgiving Turkey Cake” that was truly awe-inspiring. This year, I’ve discovered a(…)
A few months into the pandemic, one of our coworkers retired. It would have been great if we could have had a big party for him, with decorations and delicious desserts. Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible. So we forged ahead with a Zoom retirement party, and I think it went really well. But it was difficult(…)
2020 is drawing to a close. And I think it’s safe to say that this has been a very challenging year. But even in the worst of times, there are silver linings. Here is a list of a few of the positive things that happened in 2020: Board games have become cool – I’ve always(…)
Thanksgiving is probably going to be celebrated a little differently this year. Due to the pandemic, I know a lot of people won’t be attending a big family gathering. But just because you may not be getting together with your family members, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some delicious food! Even if you’re(…)
Celebrating Halloween with your coworkers might seem a little difficult this year. If you and your coworkers are currently working from home, you won’t be able to have a Halloween office party, share sugary snacks, or show off your amazing Halloween costume in person. But never fear! It IS still possible to celebrate Halloween together(…)
A few years ago, I wrote an article about the soothing nature of cat videos. A researcher at Indiana University found that people who watch cat videos reported feeling less stressed, negative, and anxious. Videos of adorable cats helped to make viewers feel more positive and energetic. Now I don’t know about you, but I(…)
Are you stuck working over the holidays? Has this left you feeling sad and disappointed? That’s certainly understandable! But there are things that you can do to hopefully make your situation a little better. Author Lynze Lenio has a few suggestions: Try negotiating – Even if you have to work on a holiday, would it(…)
Every year at Thanksgiving, I try to find a new, bizarre holiday recipe to share. Two years ago, I wrote an article about an intrepid chef who attempted to cook a series of disgusting vintage Thanksgiving dishes (including the “Frozen Jellied Turkey-Vegetable Salad”). And last year, I highlighted the “Thanksgiving Turkey Cake,” which is basically(…)
Halloween is definitely one of the best holidays of the year. It’s all about dressing up in goofy outfits, eating candy, and having fun with friends. Excellent! Halloween often falls on a workday (as it does this year), so I generally wear my office-appropriate, sparkly ghost t-shirt to celebrate the day. But honestly, I think(…)
We’re right in the middle of the holiday season. Hanukkah has started, and Christmas and Kwanzaa are just a few weeks away. A lot of companies have holiday parties to celebrate this time of year. In my department, we usually have a holiday lunch or potluck. (Potlucks are the best – especially when deviled eggs(…)