As humans, we’re hardwired to crave praise and acceptance from those around us. This is why the majority of us are endlessly bent upon imitating one another. We have this innate drive to be accepted by our fellow man, so we conform to the image of ourselves we feel will be greeted most receptively by [...]
Today, we sculpt roast turkey and nestle helpings of mashed potatoes between creamed corn and butternut squash. We loosen our belts a notch or two to make room for a second sliver of pumpkin pie. This extraordinary day is Thanksgiving, an iconic holiday which stirs up images of wafting, tantalizing scents and colorful, mouth-watering comfort [...]