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Leigh Olson's avatar

I love that you used Frances Glessner Lee's forensic diorama! Sometimes it feels like murder to get all of the things that we feel we need to get done done. Simplify, enjoy, and "keep everything chilled, especially yourself"

Kate McDermott's avatar

That's the truth! I love her dioramas.

Jolene Handy's avatar

“Keep everything chilled” I think of that often. Kate!

Denny Evans's avatar

Great morning giggles over the turkey apple pie-let🤣!

Sue Mahoney's avatar

Bless you, Kate, for helping us to focus on the true blessings of Thanksgiving and the abundance of them all around us. All the best. XO

Kate McDermott's avatar

You are so welcome, Sue. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Susan Hammond's avatar

We need an apron with a pie on it and the saying "Keep everything chilled." And somewhere the Pie Camp logo/name. Would make a great gift for pie makers! Just a thought.

Kate McDermott's avatar

Now that's a good one!

Susan Hammond's avatar

Very timely post as I just returned from marathon grocery shopping. Thankfully my husband, his favorite holiday, was home to help unload. Tomorrow starts the pie baking. Happy Thanksgiving!

Kate McDermott's avatar

Remember to Keep Everything Chilled, Especially Yourself. Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Susan!

Pam's avatar

It is taking awhile to bounce back to holiday mode after two years with pretty much nothing, Covid time! "As I age," I try to simplify pretty much everything, holidays included. Your advice always nails it, Kate! ❤️

Kate McDermott's avatar

Ain't that the truth! My social muscles are still a bit flabby in addition to "time marching on."

Pam's avatar

Amen, Kate!!

Linda Casey's avatar

Thanks Kate, just what I needed today. I could feel myself beginning to wind up and took a breath! We're up to 3 pies...can't convince family of less so they will be helping with the journey.

Kate McDermott's avatar

I bet they will love those pies all the more if they are helping! Happy Thanksgiving Linda!

Linda Casey's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving Kate!

Vicki Smith's avatar

That photo is hysterical! Is that a photo of a dollhouse? I didn't even notice the doll (body) at first. Love the old fashioned wallpaper. Good advice.

Kate McDermott's avatar

Found it! Frances Glessner Lee (1878–1962). She created "crime-scene dioramas that in the 1930s–40s to help homicide investigators 'convict the guilty, clear the innocent and find the truth in a nutshell.'" https://share.america.gov/the-woman-who-advanced-forensic-science/

Kate McDermott's avatar

Yes, it is! I can't remember where I first saw it.