Comments on: Thanksgiving drama on steroids: Adding a family business to the mix

By: weekend weg

weekend weg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:15:11 +0000

Thanksgiving is difficult to understand when you are not from the US. It's a holiday we don't know in europe.
But I still want to thank you for the post.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:19:23 +0000

Thanksgiving is fascinating as it the one day everything in America comes to a standstill – the supermarkets and even 7/11s close.

But after reading about the forced family reunions here, is all this really worth it? Or must thanksgiving continue simply because it is an age-old tradition?

By: Accounting Patel

Accounting Patel — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:04:24 +0000

This may not be the right forum but just wanting to tell all my family here HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Everyone take care!

By: Derek Scruggs

Derek Scruggs — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:57:15 +0000

I will never understand family businesses. They seem to me to be a disaster in the making. I never, ever hire friends or family.

By: KristinaO

KristinaO — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:28:30 +0000

I'm really enjoying your poetry…thanks for sharing. You're an inspiration to write honestly.

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reaction from Penelope Trunk’s blog « akosimac — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:45:26 +0000

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By: Medstore

Medstore — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:38:32 +0000

Penelope, I just want to say I'm 19 graduated and job hunting and everything you mentioned just feels miles away… but it's amazing and such a vivid insight into your world. Love it.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:10:50 +0000

Hi Penelope:

So I'm dying to know, how did Thanksgiving dinner(s) go? One with the future in-laws and the other with the Farmer and Ex?

You'll never be able to change the way his sisters feel about you, all you can do is be true to yourself.

Family is important, but when you come down to it, you'll be living with the Farmer every day, not his (or your) family.

Here's to you and the Farmer!! Cheers!

Jennifer

By: Ron Hekier

Ron Hekier — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0000

The title of the post would have been more apt had you left out the word "business."
My $.02: Farmer has difficulty asserting independence from his family and this has ramifications upon your relationship.
Good luck.

By: Zane Safrit

Zane Safrit — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:23:29 +0000

I'm not a regular reader. I don't think I will become one, either. Not that I don't enjoy your posts. I do. A lot. It's just after reading this post, I realize I am not alone with in-laws and clashes of cultures. There's no need to read more. Some may report these things get better over time. Not always, trust me.

Thanks for this post. Good luck.