A big family Easter meal has been a constant in my life. When I was growing up and well into my adult years, my Mother hosted gatherings that included grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and more. When my wife and I moved back to my place of origin (Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas) after nearly a decade away , we assumed hosting duties. And, we continued the tradition of inviting family living even somewhat nearby to join us. The initial experiences are shown below. Then we observed a Read More …
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Dining Solo (#1465)
American habits are changing faster than most people realize. For example: the percentage of American adults who are single has risen from 22% to more than 50%. Today singletons comprise 28% of all households, and are the most common type of domestic unit. Most of the roughly 1 in 7 American adults currently living alone have chosen to do so, and view it as a preference (for more on this view my review of Going Solo by Eric Klinenberg - one of my top books of 2012). Given Read More …