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THE AFTERGLOW

And something was missing...

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
Dec 06, 2025
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The day was lovely. Filled with food, friends, and fun.

This year’s festivities included many new friends, which is something I’ve always enjoyed about Thanksgiving dinner. It is entirely acceptable to invite acquaintances and new neighbors to join in the meal and squeeze around the table. There were nearly twenty of us and two turkeys!

a group of people sitting at a long table
Photo by Taylor H…

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