Tag Archives: thanksgiving
Turkey Trouble
Today on Alphabet City: A tragic “honor” killing in Turkey reminds Jon Paul of his trouble in Istanbul with a gay hustler while on tour with Tyra. Last week as I was beginning to cook the big Thanksgiving meal and … Continue reading
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Leftovers
Today on Alphabet City: A stranger introduces Jon Paul to a new Big Apple holiday captured in an excerpt from Episode 3 Thanksgiving aftermath is really about the creative use of leftovers. So in case you missed some of last … Continue reading
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Spit List Recap
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s heart is warmed by Spit List nominees Lou Dobbs and Rihanna. As I recover from a serious food coma, thought I’d reply for you some of the highlights from Thanksgiving Spit List 2009. (For … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Superpower
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s superpower surfaces during Thanksgiving Growing up in Texas, the dishwasher held a special place in our house—it was a modern miracle worthy of our respect. And Aunt Shirley, my mother’s oldest sister, was the … Continue reading
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Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: A Kitchen Knightmares Special
Today on Alphabet City: Overshadowed by Juan Pablo on Thanksgiving, Jon Paul feels like Charlie Brown. In the debut posting of the series Kitchen Knightmares, I acknowledged that no one wants to hear me whine about being married to a … Continue reading
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Spit List
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s celebrity hatred game becomes a Thanksgiving tradition. Since I moved to the Big Apple, Thanksgiving has become my all-time favorite holiday. Instead of traveling to spend stress-induced time with family, I gather friends in … Continue reading
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Theme Week
Today on Alphabet City: Thanksgiving Theme Week begins with a bittersweet memory of loss On most TV shows, holidays get woven into storylines as part of a ratings booster—and Alphabet City is no different. So this week, log on for … Continue reading
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