Thanks for the reply and help Cobra. I agree with much of what you wrote.
The Thanksgiving situation has been resolved. A family member said it would look like BB was being anti-social if she didn't go to our son-in-law's parents house. BB called the host and asked what we should bring.
I didn't say much but "good" once. I think it is a situation where I don't want to be accidentally putting my foot in my mouth.
I guess, I didn't bring up the anti-social topic but said I thought it was the proper thing to do was go to the TG invite.
Cobra, I am painting window frames and wished I had more time to reply to some of your ideas but it's too nice outside not to do outdoor work that needs to be finished soon.