I mentioned last Monday we’d have both sons home for Thanksgiving, and it was wonderful. Son #1 got hubby (a longtime Pittsburgh fan) an early Christmas present of tickets to the Steelers/Bengals slaughter game yesterday, so the four of us spent the weekend in Cincinnati.
Son #2 and I aren’t really sports fans (he refers to any type of sport as sportsball), so we took a food tour in the downtown area Sunday afternoon. He’s a big foodie and found us a fantastic food tour in NYC a few years ago – one of the best we’ve ever been on – and always looks for tours in cities we visit. This one was filled with fascinating historical facts about Cincinnati and some tantalizing ethnic foods (how have I made it this long without steamed buns?). If you’re ever in the area, we highly recommend it. Shoutout to our tour guide, Jackie – request her if you can.
Thanks to the authors who suggested free writing for my WIP last week to uncover the story hiding among all my ideas and notes taken over the past couple years. I’m taking your advice and giving it a shot later this week. I’ll post an update on the process next Monday.
Son #1 and I went to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife last week and it received a thumbs up from both of us. We liked that it focused more on the young actors (who did an outstanding job) than the adults, and the storyline was a logical extension of the original movies. It came with a few surprises and bittersweet moments, but no spoilers here. If you were a fan of the original movies, I think you’ll enjoy this one. Have a great week!
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A food tour of Cincinnati sounds like so much fun. And doing it with a son, even better. Good luck with the free writing.
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Thanks, Darlene! And doing the tour with my son definitely added to the fun. He declared he’d discovered the best chimichurri sauce he’d ever tasted.
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Glad you had such a great time over Thanksgiving weekend, and enjoyed the movie. Hope the writing plan works.
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So do I, Tori. I’ve had all these ideas and images in my head, and I’d sure love to know the direction we’re headed, lol.
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That football game was a travesty. I’m still disgusted.
The food tour sounds fun. Glad you had such a good time.
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I thought about you and John when I saw the score, Staci, lol. Hubby had plenty to say about it. I told him we’d had much more fun on the food tour!
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There was plenty to say, and nothing to say. Now Watt is in Covid protocol. We may not have him next week. If it even matters…
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It sounds like a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday, Teri! What a great idea to take a food tour with your son!
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It really was, Jan – having both sons home made it perfect. He’s been a foodie from a young age, and even went to a kid’s chef camp when he was around nine-years-old. Always had an interest in food.
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Thanks so much, Michael!
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With a great pleasure, and also many thanks for this interesting post. Have a beautiful week! xx Michael
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I’m interested in your free writing experiences. I saw Ghostbusters compared to the last round of Star Wars films with a positive spin that legacy characters didn’t take over and detract from the current story.
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Yes! That’s a perfect example, Craig. Let the younger/newer characters tell their stories also. We’re hoping there will be more.
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I’m happy you had a nice Thanksgiving with your family, Teri. Sorry about the game! I’ll be anxious to hear about your experience with free writing. I predict you’ll get a lot out of it.
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I’m hoping I will also, Jill. I’ve done something like that when I’ve interviewed my characters in earlier books. I just let them spew whatever was on their minds, and I learned a lot about them.
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Glad you had a great Thanksgiving (it sounded that way), Teri. I always loved Cinci. Have you guys ever visited Walt’s Rib Shack in Fort Mitchell, KY?
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It was a fabulous Thanksgiving, John – hope yours was also. I’ve never been to Fort Mitchell, but I’m always up for good ribs – especially if they’re dry rub. I’ll have to ask a friend of mine about that restaurant. I don’t think there’s one in KY he hasn’t visited, lol.
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It may not even be in business. It was dry rub.
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I don’t watch sport at all and I make not attempt to pretend I do. Terence watches sport, but sadly, my influence over the sprogs has been greater and they are both like me [readers, bakers, debaters, etc] Good news about your WIP.
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I don’t mind watching football and occasionally golf with hubby, but I’m not a fanatic. Like you, I’d much rather be spending time reading, writing, or with my sons.
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What a great way to spend Thanksgiving with your two sons home, Teri. It worked out beautifully that your one son watched sports with your hubby and the other son went on a good tour with you.
I had my daughter’s family here for Thanksgiving and had wonderful time with them, loved to see the granddaughters.
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So glad you were able to spend the holiday with your family, Miriam, and especially time with the granddaughters. I know you were thrilled.
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I was thrilled and had so much energy getting ready for them, Teri. My daughter’s visit prior to this one was three years ago.
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Glad you had a great weekend ❤
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It was a fantastic holiday, Caro – and now it’s time to focus on Christmas shopping!
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I do love Christmas shopping (but not the wrapping!!!) ❤
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A foodtour in Cincinnati sounds amazing Teri!
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I tried some foods I’d never try on my own, Sophie. Also tried bubble tea for the first time, and I’m not a tea drinker, but I sure liked it.
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Ah! We missed the Food Tour when we were in Cinci. Good to hear that Thanksgiving was groovy and that you could hang with your entire family. 🙂
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You should definitely make time for it next visit, Sue. This company has several different types. Hope your Thanksgiving was just as groovy!
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We have some friends who often take food tours of different cities. Sounds like a fun idea. (I would have enjoyed that over football as well.)
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It’s a great way to experience new foods, Joan. We’re visiting Austin again in a couple weeks and plan to book a food tour there, also. Lots more fun than a blowout football game!
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It sounds like you had such a great time. That’s so wonderful ❤️❤️❤️
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A perfect kind of week, Tessa. Maybe not for the Steeler fans, though.
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