From Emily McDowell:

The word “nope” is very near and dear to me. If I had a real job, I’d put this on my desk.

Yeah, I know I’ve been titling these differently, but you know it’s a ridiculous gift guide, so get over it.

Today I’m featuring two gifts that are shower art. Yes, shower art, from a Seattle store called Ugly Baby.

Here’s the Floss Bitch that reminds you to floss.

And there’s the obvious statement, My Hobbies Include Panic Attacks and Self Sabotage piece.

There are so many items to choose from that are super unique — go check them out.

I’m not explaining this one. You get it or you don’t. ❤️

I was going about my business having pie and watching tv when a Samsung commercial came on playing one of my favorite songs — a song that makes me cry nearly every time

“Somewhere Only We Know.” Immediately, I think it’s the Lily Allen version, but it’s another woman singing her version acoustically.

Now I’ve heard the commercial 42 times.

Here’s the song, done beautifully by Reneé Dominique.

Dear Readers, happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. Well, some of them. The ones you like.

Here’s something great from Emily McDowell.

Part of my Thanksgiving includes the National Dog Show and this year did not disappoint. The dog with the best name was Zoolander. His registered name is “CH LAMZ Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking.” How can you not love that?

And so, that’s where my mind is today: family and dogs named after fictitious male supermodels.

I also cooked for four hours today and made pies last night. The food was superfantastic, if I do say so myself (and I do). Everyone left the table happy and that makes me happy. We gave thanks to God for his blessings, for which there are many. Even with going through trying times, we know God has us in his hands and has our path mapped out. All three of my children voiced their things to be thankful for and that made this mother proud. I think I’ll keep these people.

I am about to make your day. Remember your Caboodles makeup case? Of course you do. It was amazing. It fit all your makeup and you brought it whenever you spent the night out. Basically, it was your life. Caboodles was life.

Guess what. You can get one here. ModCloth is probably my favorite store in the world. Guys, get your woman a Caboodles this year and she will love you forever. I’m serious. Thank me later.

Chances are you have a relative or friend you’ll see this Thanksgiving around the dinner table who is struggling with something they’ve not shared with you — depression, anxiety, something they may not even understand at the moment.

You may want to give them advice. I’m here to tell you not to.

These art pieces are from the wonderful Sandi Toksvig.

Don’t Say This:

Say: Is there anything stressing you at the moment you’d like to talk about?

Don’t Say:

Say: I’m here if you want to talk. I’m a great listener.

Don’t Say:

Say: I’m here if you want to talk. I’m a great listener.

Don’t Say:

Say: I’m here if you want to talk. I’m a great listener.

Don’t Say:

Say: I’m here if you want to talk. I’m a great listener.

That’s right. Most of the time if someone tells you they’re down or they’re anxious, they don’t want your advice. They want someone to hear them. If they ask if you know of a good psychiatrist, that’s when you give advice. If they ask if you’ve been to therapy and if it was helpful, that’s when you give advice. Just listen. It’s as simple as that.

One last one:

Don’t Say:

Say nothing. If you say this to to someone you care about you’re a terrible person and I cant imagine you have any friends.

Longtime readers will know how much I love poet Lang Leav. Her new book is out in January.

This is “My Place in the Universe.”

I’m starting my Christmas list so you people have plenty of time to get everything on my list. Or use these as an idea for someone on your list.

Lots of people say they have spirit animals, well here’s something for them: Spirit Animal necklace. Don’t worry, there are other animals in case they don’t like bees. And if your loved one doesn’t like bees, what kind of monster are they?