chicken soup for the soul stories

October 19, 2009

NEW RELEASE!

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: ALL IN THE FAMILY

Norman Rockwell's famous painting

" Freedom from Want " pictures the

perfect family gathered for a holiday

meal. But if you're like most people, your

family gatherings look more like the one

on the front of the book!Sharpening the Pointy Hat

By Ali Monroe

Think of any mother-in-law horror story you've heard. I've probably lived

it. Yes, my mother-in-law and I had a rocky start.

My mother-in-law and I are in many ways opposites. She grew up in a small

town -- a town so small it doesn't have traffic lights. I grew up in a city.

She's lived in the same place her entire life. I've moved around.

Understandably, our perspectives differ greatly.

At first, Maggie's old-fashioned perspective was a refreshing change from

the hustle of the city. Tommy's mom is a great cook, making everything from

scratch. And she pays such attention to detail! Snowman serving ware in the

winter. Harvest wreaths in the fall.

But it wasn't long before I noticed sour spots below the too-sugary

exterior. What follows are just a few of the more lighthearted clashes we've

had.

One summer, I invited the in-laws to dinner: burgers and corn on the cob.

Impossible to spoil, right? Not according to Maggie. When everything was

cooked and set on plates, Maggie helped get fixings from the refrigerator.

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