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Body When my wife poses that question, I always answer, “No, that’s fine,” because (a) I genuinely enjoy leftovers, (b) I don’t want to cause extra trouble for her and (c) I can’t afford the airline tickets to transport a Tupperware container of six-day-old broccoli to all those...

Body Editor’s note: This column is an excerpt from Tom Purcell’s new book, “Tips from a New Dog Dad.” Read more chapters at ThurbersTail.com. My Lab puppy, Thurber, was born on Christmas Day, 2020 — the best Christmas blessing I ever received.

Body Dear Neil: We applied the pre-emergent as you recommended last spring. It helped a great deal with this year’s lawn through the summer (until the drought).

Body GUEST COLUMNIST Is the glass half empty or half full? In my experience it’s always been half full -- and that’s one of many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST The whole concept of a bed and breakfast is pretty ingenious and fits almost perfectly with my lifestyle. In fact, the words “bed” and “breakfast” are fair representations of my favorite activities, namely eating, sleeping and eating.

Body A flavorful brine and slow cook over natural wood make this a sure fire hit.

Body KARAN’S KORNER Thanksgiving is here. You may be paying more money for your turkey this year because of inflation so I want to share some cooking tips with you and a recipe for a delicious turkey.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: This summer the right side of my tree looked shorter and less filled out than the left side. Some of the leaves on the right side turned yellow early or else that side is dying.