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Shrimp Scampi

Stuffed Shells

Italian Sausages with mushrooms, green peppers, and onions; pasta salad; and homemade chips

Homemade doughnuts

Years from now, I hope my loved ones will remember me by: ● Ordering a family-style meal at a BBQ joint ● Eating ice cream like it was their first taste ● Spending an evening outside, singing as loud as they can ● Taking a walk or a bike ride ● Drinking an ice cold lemonade on a warm summer night.

"They can not take the pen from our hands unless we give it to them." @professorjvh.bsky.social #CBCE25

"Joy is an asset", but "joy doesn't mean complacency". @professorjvh.bsky.social #CBCE25

"Not every provocation deserves a response." @professorjvh.bsky.social #CBCE25

"Gatekeepers would have us believe scarcity is natural" @professorjvh.bsky.social #CBCE25

Sour Cream and Chicken Enchiladas

From the governor of North Carolina: "Teachers are the #1 in-school factor in a student’s success. But in the past two years, 1 in every 10 North Carolina teachers decided they couldn’t stay in the profession. We have to change this."#teachersmatter

For those interested/involved in the education of American Indian & Alaska Native children and youth, please consider attending one of the upcoming tribal consultations with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). See link below: www.bia.gov/service/trib... A session is scheduled for this afternoon.

Homemade Buc-ee’s Potato Chips, BLTs, and Fresh Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar

Another sad day for higher education: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

That feeling when the teen goes on a camping trip and texts you 15 times in the span of an hour asking where their bug spray is - this could be a really long week. media1.tenor.com/m/IWvNoJ-lHz...

Pot Roast and homemade biscuits

I’ve been called many things but this is a first:

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Happy Friday!

Shish Kabobs going on the grill

Breakfast for dinner

Happy Sunday!

Our first Peony of the season

Takeaways from Kelly Corrigan Wonders' podcast 1. "Humility is forgiveness’ twin emotion" 2. Time and curiosity can help us get to forgiveness 3. Forgiveness doesn't require reconciliation 4. Righteousness is a "dangerous buzz" 5. America has a "gigantic forgiveness project" in front of us

Country Ham, Biscuits, and Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Indian Fry Bread two ways: tacos and dessert

Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Bacon

One of my favorite things about living in New Zealand was eating “hot fries”/“chips”. Tonight I tried to recreate them.

Mushroom Risotto

Chicken Katsu and Miso Ramen

It does not bode well for your flight plans when the pilot stands in the aisle and says, “get your books out or whatever”

Flowers from our yard are bringing me joy today