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Marcia Battin's avatar

What a lovely meal, what a lovely daughter. Living a bit vicariously on your night off, so well deserved.

Marcia Battin's avatar

Happy to share that delivery cost to California.

Dick Montagne's avatar

Could I drive over from Atlanta and get some leftovers?

M. A. Porter's avatar

Smart woman! We should refuse to let The Orange Menace and his Minions ruin our connections and daily pleasures.

JA's avatar

Trump makes us weary!?!

M. A. Porter's avatar

If I'm not mindful, he makes me downright depressed. Not for me, but for every child and their hopeful parents that are in my extended families and yours. It seems that we are stuck in a spiral where we can see what's happening, and we can decry it, but with the ineffectiveness of Trump's opposition and the near-total complicity of the Republicans, IT is happening. Forgive me, I regressed. I need to go soak my head and walk my dogs and make a shepherd's pie. 😔

Marsha Goan's avatar

Loved the family photos. So happy you had this family time and a break from all the writing you do. You are a wonder, a gift, and I only wish that one day this country will recognize the power of goodness, honestly, knowledge and skill over that of con artists and grifters.

David Skoglund's avatar

You deserve whatever happiness comes your way, Joyce.

HMarquee's avatar

The reason I like this post so much is it shows you are like us. I’ve been watching you for years on msnbc and loved your factual and intelligent information. Then I found out you are just a down to earth person I can rely on for good, solid facts. The chickens are an added bonus. I know there is so much hard work you do on a daily basis. Thank you. I truly don’t know how you do it.

Veronica von Bernath Morra's avatar

I could not redact that any better. I second your sentiments. I have nothing but admiration for both Joyce Vance and Heather Cox Richardson!! Two lovely women and Americans destined to be called heroes.

Monie Allen's avatar

Thanks for sharing, Joyce

Mary Lynn McPherson's avatar

Kitty looks so sad to see an empty plate.

patricia's avatar

maybe marty the cat ate it all during pictures...

Michael Stayton's avatar

He looks like "You didn't leave anything for me!!"

Ernie S's avatar

Nothing better than family night, especially when the daughter is a chef! Enjoy!

Dr. Catherine Al-Meten Meyers's avatar

Being with our daughters is the very best place to be in all the world and of course she does so much because she takes after her mother probably her father too. It’s a joy to be involved in things we love to do.

Elizabeth Boerstling's avatar

Very special family time.

Jo Addy's avatar

Family. Love. Integrity.

Aligned community. Strength. Resilience.

David J. Sharp's avatar

Looks good! So what’s the Door Dash cost to California?

Irene Bortnick's avatar

I'm so glad I opened your email tonight rather than waiting till morning. It warmed my heart.

It's Come To This's avatar

As Jacques Pepin used to say, "happy cooking!"

Emily Elliot's avatar

And he still does say it at age 90.