Embracing Imperfection
Rose Thun
Thanksgiving often comes with the pressure to make everything perfect—the meal, the décor, the gathering. But let’s be honest: none of us are Martha Stewart. The real beauty is in the imperfections, the mishaps that turn into laughter and stories for years to come.
A Less-Than-Perfect Meal: The turkey’s dry, the pie crust’s tough—but no one remembers the perfect dishes. They remember the laugh about how the potatoes disappeared and calling it a “new tradition.”
Family Quirks on Display: We all have that family member with the same story or a dish no one touches. Those quirks are what make your family your family.
A Messy Kitchen: A post-feast kitchen explosion? That’s the sign of a meal well made, conversations shared, and memories in the making.
Next week, on Thanksgiving, let go of the need for perfection. The mess and chaos? That’s where the magic happens.