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Big Bird recently mourned the loss of his cat Sophocles. Shaan and I want to extend our heart felt condolences to you Big Bird. And if acquaintances offer kittens, refuse; you’re not ready yet – you’ve got to honor the relationship. If that means earth mother hippie stuff or just avoiding the Antonio Banderas-voiced Puss In Boots movie, do it. Whatever it takes Big Bird. Remind the friends/coworkers/roommates that now would be a good time to buy you a couple drinks. Avoid blind dates. – Kiran

[Update: Big Bird is currently accepting vodka tonics.]

As we reach the end of November, people around the world start to get wrapped up in the dreaded holiday hoopla. For those who celebrate Christmas, there are gifts to buy, trees to trim and stockings to hang. Our Jewish friends are anxiously anticipating the beginning of Hanukkah and its eight nights of present giving, menorah lighting and dreidel spinning. And then there’s Kwanzaa, where millions of people all around the world will … um … who are we kidding? I have no idea. – Shaan

Thanksgiving is a reminder that the really important things are those that are nearest and dearest to us. So ring the family, baste a turkey and chow down. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! – Kiran and Shaan

I’d like to use today’s post to nominate a new phrase as the most beautiful phrase currently in use in the English language: Resealable Plastic Tub. The Resealable Plastic Tub can hold just about anything good. Assorted buttons, leftover chili or off-brand Lego knockoffs. And cream cheese. A lot of cream cheese. The Resealable Plastic Tub can contain anything and is likely to contain more of it than we’ll ever need. And if you slap the top of it, it even says, “Tub!” Happy abundance and infinite utility: I salute you Resealable Plastic Tub! – Kiran

I’m looking forward to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, particularly the Herman Cain float, which, even if you don’t punch a hole in it, still deflates and starts whipping around all over the place. It also produces rap records. – Shaan

There’s always this strange lull that happens right before Thanksgiving. Look at the people around you. Don’t they all seem so tired? And this is before a vacation. Nobody wants to do anything because everybody’s so corked up with excitement, trepidation, or nausea. Some are worried about going home. Others are worried about the beginning of the holidays and negotiating hectic travel schedules. I’m worried that somebody will bring that weird sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and raisins. – Kiran