Turkey Talks
As we all know, the food fueled holiday of Thanksgiving is upon us. We all also know, reconnecting with distant relatives, and those of different views, is difficult and can lead into an awkward dinner. I know Kaylie covered a few key strategies to not make those conversations so heated, but I thought I’d elaborate more as I don’t think any of us wants turmoil at Thanksgiving. I’d first like to acknowledge, however, that even though this day is historically marked as a day to give thanks and celebrate each other, this day was not a day of thanks and celebrations for the Native American trib e, the Wampanoags. As more colonizers came to the Wampanoag’s land, their resources became depleted and exploited and disease spread rapidly. Therefore, as we give thanks on this holiday let us acknowledge and remember the reality of this holiday. Now, how to have a civil and unheated conversation at the dinner table: Be mindful and aware of your bod...
