Thanksgiving spent alone is better than watching Uncle Terry destroy Grandma’s bone china

Thanksgiving is a day of rest for The Latest Word. We hope you and yours enjoy the day -- and for those who are doing the holiday thing solo, here's a video that'll make you appreciate doing things like reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, whose scenes of graphic...
By Michael Roberts
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Thanksgiving is a day of rest for The Latest Word. We hope you and yours enjoy the day — and for those who are doing the holiday thing solo, here’s a video that’ll make you appreciate doing things like reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, whose scenes of graphic violence are “much better than watching Uncle Terry ruin Grandma’s bone china in a whiskey-fueled rage.” Word to your mother — and the rest of your family! See the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fpqZlhmFR8

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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