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The Cards Are Stacked Against Us
Hi there, greeting card companies! There are millions of Jews in the United States1, and I’m willing to bet that nearly all of us celebrate Hanukkah in some fashion. Why, then, do you put so little time and effort into…
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It’s The Four Questions After All
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a light blue polo shirt and a dark blue zip-up hoodie. It’s cold, people! What is making Dave happy today? Dave finalized plans for the upcoming Disney 10K. What is Dave’s inspirational…
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The Four Questions Come in Peace
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a purple polo shirt and will ignore anyone who says he looks like Barney the dinosaur. What is making Dave happy today? Dave had a very productive meeting earlier. What is Dave’s…
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You Can Take the Boy out of Britain, but You Can’t Take Britain Out of His Vocabulary
The first time I told the Complimentary Spouse I felt “a bit peckish,” he looked at me quizzically and asked what he had done wrong. His response confused me. Why would he think I was accusing him of something when…
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Happy Hanukkah From The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing Lightning gear today. Alas, this show of support didn’t help the Bolts win. What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the Complimentary Spouse celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. What is…
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The Sounds of Hanukkah
It’s Hanukkah! Let’s celebrate with a few non-terrible Hanukkah songs. The first is “Puppy for Hanukkah” by the incomparable Daveed Diggs, best known for “Hamilton.” Neither Lucy nor Linus are Hanukkah puppies, but they get Hanukkah gifts each year. Linus…
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The Four Questions Are Sick of Turkey
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing an Alabama polo shirt, which he may have to take off when he goes out in public if this game doesn’t turn around. What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the…
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The Four Questions Are Living in a Material World
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Lightning T-shirt. What is making Dave happy today? Dave made it through the wilderness — somehow he made it through — and he didn’t know how lost he was till he…
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Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot Pie
The Complimentary Spouse usually takes care of all the cooking here at Camp David but, after watching him hard at work all day yesterday for Thanksgiving, I decided it was finally my turn to make dinner. I promise Principal Skinner’s…
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In Praise of the Thanksgiving Sandwich
My father, the wisest and kindest man on the planet, believes that any food worth eating can be turned into a sandwich. I take this parental proverb to heart every Thanksgiving. For as long as I can remember, I’ve eaten…
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Happy Thanksgiving From The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing shorts with an elastic waistband because, you know, Thanksgiving. What is making Dave happy today? Dave is happy it’s Thanksgiving, even if he can’t spend the holiday with his family this year.…
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Take The Four Questions Down to the Paradise City
What is Dave wearing today? Dave was wearing a really cool Lightning zip-up but, as he is a schlemiel, he spilled iced tea on himself and had to change into an old T-shirt and shorts. At least it wasn’t hot…