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Dictionary.com apparently selected 'demure' as their word of the year. That selection really pales in comparison to 'enshittification.' The problem, of course, is now I need to make sure that I am not using enshittification during my next faculty meeting. So, instead of learning something new today, I need to unlearn something new today. Thanks, El Pres!

Welcome from Philly!

Welcome from the Philly area. Lots of great information here!

Welcome from the Philly area!

Glad I could still jump in. I accidentally won a week last season; maybe I can repeat that performance again! OK, let's be real. It won't happen again, but I love El Pres running this competition.

Sounds like fun. Not that I have a realistic chance of getting anything correct, but I'm in.

I think the week of golf in Scotland would be pretty fun.

Had a fabulous holiday with extended family in from the D.C area. Lots of football, food and fun. This turkey never stood a chance at leftovers! But too cold for any cigars on Thursday. Will have to make up for that missed smoke while tailgating on Sunday. I am very happy to see so many other happy family celebrations here as well.

That's wild. Leave it to Ken"s beloved Redskins/Washington Football Team/ Commanders/What's Next to mess up my almost perfect week!

Looks great. Guess I know what I'm asking Santa Claus for....

Beef brisket. A little bit of seasonings, on the smoker, for about 12 hours. Start it on the smoker in the morning, maybe play some golf, smoke a cigar, have a nice bourbon, and it's ready for dinner.

Nope. If it's good, I will finish the smoke, no matter the time. Who needs sleep, anyway? If there is a big chunk of the cigar left, it's probably cause it wasn't that good. And if leaving it out overnight improves the taste, we got serious issues here.

They look exceptional. I can not wait!

Welcome from Philly! So much to digest here...

Those look fabulous. Can't wait to try them.