Liz and Sam have it all: a happy marriage, a precocious preteen son named Nate, and a house that's just the right size for the three of them. Then, Liz's parents move in. Grandpa Irv is a kindly but occasionally grumpy Korean War vet who loves watching TV, bickering over politics, and spoiling his grandson. His wife Sarah is equally strong-willed, whether urging Irv to diet, questioning her daughter's parenting choices, or finding surprising success as an advice blogger.
With an estimated 50+ million Americans living in such families as of today, Freshly Squeezed is a refreshing look at newfound family togetherness after the economic collapse. Can three generations of one family share their lives, their feelings, their dwindling fortunes and a bathroom — and keep their sense of humor in the process? Pay a visit to the Freshly Squeezed family to find out! Freshly Squeezed is the brainchild of Ed Stein, an award-winning political cartoonist. He created the local comic strip, Denver Square, for the Denver Rocky Mountain News for 12 years. He lived the Freshly Squeezed life first-hand when his kids were little and his 80-year-old father moved to Denver.
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bagbalm said, 7 months ago
We will not have a turkey on Thur. as neither of us like it all that much and there are just the two of us.
PhoebeDog said, 7 months ago
I love Thanksgiving food so much that on Friday I will do the entire shebang for just the two of us so we have leftovers. That’s the problem with having a big family gathering (40+, and yes, I’m looking forward to it! I am blessed to have a wonderful family, even extending to aunts, uncles, and cousins)—no leftovers.
LarryW2LJ said, 7 months ago
I’m the husband/father in our family and I do the Thanksgiving cooking (I do a LOT of the cooking in our house). I certainly don’t slave for three days. Usually busy the night before and the actual day of. We generally have anywhere from 6 to 10 people over – not a huge crowd. I enjoy the cooking part, but would really appreciate if someone else would load the dishwasher.
T_Lexi said, 7 months ago
We love turkey and trimmings so much that we already had ours two weeks ago (just two of us also). Going to visit relatives on Thursday and eat (and donate) at a church buffet.
pair8head said, 7 months ago
Going to local Casino for the Buffet. Can you say Prime Rib?
Perkycat said, 7 months ago
We buy an extra turkey and during the middle of the year will have a big turkey dinner. Don’t get enough at Thanksgiving.
Shirl Summ
said, 7 months ago
@bagbalm
I’m right with you there. I think we’re having Elk steak. Come on over. :)
Night-Gaunt49 said, 7 months ago
I usually just have the turkey and trimmings on Thanksgiving, no other time so it would be nice to get it.
Bob
said, 7 months ago
There’s just the one of us who will have turkey gumbo. With smoked sausage and shrimp added.
Comic Minister said, 7 months ago
How about being equal in making Thanksgiving dinner?
saxie5 said, 7 months ago
It’s just my husband and I and he helps with the cooking. This year we’re having ham.