Thanksgiving and the way we aren't free to discuss the connection between diet and health.

Having a hard time decompressing from the holiday. So much gratitude for so many things, but the family dynamics are difficult, lots of denial and confusion and miscommunication around the situation with the elders who need care. At least people are trying. It's more than some families do, I guess.

I want to be in a grateful mood but I have to get one thing out: "candied yams" are just ruined sweet potatoes.

DO NOT PUT SUGAR ON THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY SWEET.

(okay I feel better.)