If You Can't Talk About Work, What Can You Talk About?

Ok. I've committed to not talking about work. Seems a large part of life to leave out. Also leaves me scrambling for topics. I've always thought that work controlled to much of my life. Here's a great opportunity to focus on other things. So . . . what to talk about.

Well politics have been played out recently. Nothing more to say for another four years. The temperature is the talk of Los Angeles, anything other than a warm perfect day. Christmas has arrived to early, everyone shocked about how fast it arrived and how commercial it is. Hmmm.... all topic'd out.

Damn! I can't start out this way. How about a variation of the above. Ever since moving away from Hawaii, I've had to start my own holiday traditions. Granted, its wonderful when my family can join me for holiday celebrations, but what to do about the other times of the year. Thanksgiving is a perfect example.

Since moving to Los Angeles, I've had, on a semi-annual basis, Thanksgiving dinner at a friends house. When I first moved here my friend Georgina opened her house to me and I'll always be grateful. She's part of a large family with 5 brothers and sisters. Once identified as a friend, her entire family embraced me. I haven't been to her home for a while and decided to visit this Thanksgiving.

The twist on a holiday topic theme . . . what should I bring. I would never dream of arriving empty handed, however, what's appropriate. I thought about cooking a side dish, but, while I love to cook, I hate to clean up! Sorry but true. I think I'll bring two bakery cakes. Kings Hawaiian Bakery in Torrence have some of the best cakes ever! We'll see. . .