In
these modern times, claiming to be from a dysfunctional family is about
as novel as shopping online for gifts. At least one movie studio always
comes out with a film about a zany, eccentric family who alternately
abuse each other and teach each other about the power of love; news
sources print columns about how to survive holiay dinners with the
relatives; and some people drink too much and pass out under the
strings of lights that snake over many storefronts and rooftops.
Estranged family members are noticable by their absence, and at least
one person is in rare form at every gathering. Awww, joy to the world.
I guess that's why I actually noticed this bit on Salon's Table Talk
about a non-dysfunctional family.
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