Post Thanksgiving Assessment

First Thanksgiving as a full-fledged vegan. I expected to be more tempted by the turkey and gravy, but that was not the case. I made the stuffing so it had all the usual ingredients like celery, onion, vegan margarine, apples, bread crumbs, herbs but instead of being in the bird, I added vegetable broth for moisture. If I do say so myself (and so did everyone else), it was quite yummy. I also made an apple cranberry pie with a toasted crumb crust that also was popular. I have to admit that I watched longingly as some ate pieces of pecan and pumpkin pie - these are what were tempting. So, we had the usual family good times and squabble time - catching up yet counting the hours until we could go home. I have such mixed feelings about the holidays. Part of me wants to get under the bed, pull the covers over my head, eat junk food and stay home. The responsible side of me usually wins out and we end up traveling somewhere to celebrate holidays since one member of our family is not able to travel. OK here is my poem about family get togethers:

My Thanksgiving Poem (not autobiographical at least mostly)

Who is fat and who lost weight?
Wasn't that a terrible crust made by Kate?
I really wanted that last piece of bread
but now it's gone - typical of Uncle Ted
My sister's kids broke a window again
They cheated at the game so Jim could win
That cousin of mine just sat on her ass
Didn't bring a thing and forgets to pass
My mother's dog chewed up my new shoe
Her boyfriend once again yelled f--k you!
Mona has cancer, Roland has gout
My Dad's boyfriend sits there with a pout.
Getting together is just so much fun
It's a good thing I don't own a gun.
Next year I'm going to stay home
Have popcorn and pizza and suffer alone!