Wishbones by Comparison
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Last night marked the first wishbone of 2009. Whenever I make a chicken or turkey I like to save the wishbone and make my significant other wish with me. I made chicken salad by the way. If I could make him wish my wish I would, but I guess that is against the rules.

So I figured the wishbone has been around for a hot minute and read online about the origin. Apparently, the Etruscans lived in what is now Italy around 800 and 900 BC. They did no such thing as break the wishbone! They would just stroke it and make their wish. I have about 2 decades of wishes that should have another shot if that is the case.

Here is to hoping your 2009 wishes come true, no matter what you have to break or stroke.

The picture below is our wishbone graveyard. Yes, that is the kitchen window ledge. They are pending wishes… I hope.

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