Yes, life is full of paradoxes. And none of us is pure in terms of the things that interest us, and how well aligned our cultural tastes are with our personalities. So you are entitled to whatever discordant choices you may make! 😁

I always have a quiet thanksgiving, even though we serve 10-12 people dinner. I think first of all that it is one of my family’s very favorite holidays, and we slide into it with such pleasure and glee. It is like a long slow stretch. There isn’t a ton to do, and we have all day to do it, plus there are plenty of people to pitch in. But I do think that for whatever reason it tends to be a very chaotic holiday for many people!