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It really is. I promise. That orange, garlic, onion and dash of cumin deepen it (a couple strips of pepper is good, too). You mash it up so it's thick and soupy and pour it over the rice.
Then, what we do is fry and egg (this is the ONLY time I like eggs over easy) and serve that on top. The yolk runs down into the beans and it is amazing.
Promise!
Okay then, I'll give it a try. And the egg on top sounds really good!
Thanks,
Lucinda
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I still think the way it is done is pretty unfair and ridiculous. People cannot afford to take all kinds of time off for jury duty. People should not be expected to on top of that pay for daycare if they aren't already paying for daycare. Daycares also don't generally do drop in care out of the blue.
Seems like a pretty dumb system.
Although at least here the employer is required to pay the regular salary for some period of time. Me as the stay at home parent and homeschooling parent don't get anything to compensate me for that. My services really aren't free and worthless though.
In our state, you can be excused if serving causes a hardship to you and your family. And like you said, many people work for employers that feel that participating on jury is a civic duty and keep their employees on the payroll while they are serving. Actually, jury duty doesn't come around all that often for most people. Therefore sacrifice to those involved is not an ongoing one and really that difficult to bear.
A dumb system? That seems pretty harsh. Can you recommend a better way to do it?
Lucinda
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Fejouada.
I've made it without meat, but when I do, I make sure I add a Whole Squeezed Orange. Yep, an orange. I've also made it a lot with just one ham hock, and it's still crazy delish (with the orange!). So it translates well into vegetarian, I guess is what I'm trying to say. I DO add a tiny smudge of cumin, too. Not to make it taste like chili, but to give it a deep base flavor.
When people make me fejouada, I am putty in their hands. :D
This looks really good, but hard for me to imagine a dish that calls for so MUCH meat to still be as delish without. :001_unsure:
Spicy fresh mexican version:Will need:
4 large tomato
1 red onion
6 jalepeno
1 bunch fresh cilantro
2 cups dry pinto beans
2 cups jasmine rice
salt and pepper
day before:
Make pico de gallo with produce - wash and dice tomato (blanched), red onion, jalepeno and cilantro. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper. cover and refrigerate.
morning of:
Throw 2 cups of pinto beans into crock pot with 2.5Tbs salt. Add water to cover beans by 3 inches. Cook on low 8 hours.
dinner time:
make rice (3 cup water/2 cup rice - bring to boil then low 20 min)
mix everything together
yummy cheap healthy dinner
I like this one a lot! Have you ever tried it with black beans? I wonder if it would still be the right consistency?
Thank you, ladies! If anyone else has recipes to add, I'm all :bigear:s.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I'm looking for really good made-from-scratch recipes for spicy beans and rice. Do you prefer red or black beans? Brown or white rice? What type of spices do you use? I'm incorporating more legumes in to our diet and really don't want to use the canned version, which a lot of the recipes I'm finding call for.
I'm also interested in what types of side dishes you like to serve with when it's beans and rice night for dinner.
Thanks everyone!
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I've been called twice and excused both times because my kids will very young. Now I've moved to a different county, and I'm not so sure that will fly if I get called again. I seriously doubt I'd be chosen though since I have friends and family in law enforcement and I have a religious degree. One of those will take me out of the running for sure. :glare:
Try to think of it as a learning experience. You get to participate in the process, then you can tell your kids what it's all about.
I agree with others about how you will learn a LOT from this experience, as each case has its own unique details and personalities. Along with this, please consider something else. Your dc may be young now, but as a home educator you will someday be teaching them about the American justice system and you will honestly be able to tell them about how you, like others in the community who are called, have served and done your civic duty. You are being given an opportunity to be a really good role model for them.
It is never convenient to serve on jury duty, but it is part of being a responsible American citizen. You, or someone you love, would certainly want to rely on a fair and impartial jury if a situation was thrust upon you that involved the legal system. I understand about having young children and needing to find childcare, but I highly encourage you to try your best to make it work. If you can't serve now, then do try to make yourself available in the future if it comes up again.
I have served on jury duty a total of three times in my adult life. In fact, right now I am serving for the month of July in our county's district court system. Fortunately for me it comes at a time that I don't have school because it's summer, and my dd isn't in need of daycare. It's still very inconvenient though, and I'm not exactly enjoying it like I would enjoy other means of spending my time during the summer. But I have to say that even at its worst, I'm glad for the experience. Today we finished a fairly long criminal trial and I was a part of seeing that justice was served on behalf of two young women who were victims of heinous acts of crime that had left them completely damaged for life. I listened to hours and hours of testimony and the presentation of evidence describing what they had endured over a long period of time. Ugh. It was not pretty, but in the end we decided that there was enough evidence to hold the defendant accountable for his actions. I do not feel that we judged him at all. We evaluated what was presented in detail by professionals and at the conclusion, justice was served. Yes, I do feel sad and depressed over everything I had to learn about, but I cannot emphasize enough how much I learned about LIFE this week. And I can actually say that I am proud to know that I participated in the American justice system in this way and was able to contribute in a very important way to my community.
Voting in elections, paying taxes and serving on jury duty are all a part of being living in this great nation. If it is at all possible to work it out for childcare I encourage you to participate.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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This is similar to things that are happening around here. School districts are losing ada money (average daily attendance). Our school districts are offering their own brand of cyber schooling now. Not k12, but a program that offers online instruction in the convenience of own home. This way the school gets the ada money, and parents still get the flexibility of "homeschooling".
Same here in our district. As budgets fail and ps are struggling, the outreach to our hs community has increased for very obvious reasons.
I'd be inclined to send a reply anonymously to the superintendent stating that I appreciate the freedoms in our country that allow us options in education. I would state that although I recognize the need for public schools in the community, they cannot possibly meet the needs of every student and family. To have the choice of home education, private or public school is a basic right that we prefer to exercise. I'm not sure if I would go beyond that or not, but I believe this would be my main point.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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My dd had no experience with WWE and she has sailed with WWS. In the early section of WWS there is plenty of review on narrations, and it was recommended to me by the PHP staff that if she struggled with narrations at that point it would be the clue to step back to WWE4. Since we had no issue with it, we didn't need to do that.
If you haven't already, you should watch
by SWB. She gives a really good overview of WWS1 and why you will need the IG.Although your student will be able to work independently on the most part, you will need to interact with him at certain points in the program and also follow along closely with what he's doing as you check his work, etc. I am a working mom and feel that of all the subjects I need to be available to connect with dd the most on is her writing with WWS. Even so, she doesn't need to be handheld all of the time, I just need to be involved.
Over all, WWS is a wonderful program. My dd loves it and has begun to really flourish with her writing skills through using it.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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We own three high yielding bushes and have had bumper crops of blueberries every summer for the past ten years. Thankfully, we LOVE blueberries and eat them year round.
I'd recommend freezing them if you aren't sure what to do with them right away. If you lay them out on a cookie tray and place in the freezer just until solid, you can then pour them like gravel into quart size freezer bags and in turn, pour out the amount you need periodically without having to thaw the entire amount at once.
Now, what to do with them? Well, first of all they taste wonderful in your morning cereal. They also work great in smoothies either by themselves or mixed with other fruit. They are a nice add in to pancakes and muffins. They make delicious jams, jellies and syrup. Blueberry cobbler is a real favorite at our house, and blueberry pies are wonderful as well. Both dessert choices topped with whipped cream or ice cream are a great summer time treat. Sometimes we pour a few of the frozen berries into a fruit salad or use a few as a garnish for other fruit dishes or desserts. Sometimes when I have vanilla yogurt on hand I add a few berries and a bit of granola for a tasty breakfast dish or snack. They can be added to a green salad (instead of craisins or mandarin oranges) for a bite of sweet here and there. This is especially good with almonds and thinly sliced sweet onions. Blueberries also make delicious sauce to top ice cream, pound cake or cheesecake. Basically, you can do anything with blueberries that you'd do with other types of berries.
We're going to move sometime next year and one of the saddest things to consider as we make plans is that we'll be leaving our blueberries behind.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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65, and no -- we won't be having any more!
:D
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I, too, am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your sis, her dc and for your family. You will be in my prayers.
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Blessings,
Lucinda
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I get what you're saying, I just don't agree. As citizens of a country that was once a colony of Great Britain, as someone whose ancestors fought and died to rid us of monarchy, as a member of the human race, I don't agree that I have or any other American has no right to an opinion on the relevance of monarchies in the twenty-first century. Now, I don't think I have any right to call for an invasion of Great Britain to rid them of their monarchy. If they want to keep their current system of government, that's their business. But, anyone who has studied history and current affairs should be able to intelligently discuss this topic.
Good grief, once again my point is being missed. I was merely pointing out and agreeing with others that we -- as Americans who have never in our life times lived under a monarchy -- cannot possibly assume to understand the importance and meaning of royalty to the people who do. We have a totally different perspective of leadership and national identity in our country. I personally don't feel it is very respectful to bash other nations and the monarchs that have long been a part of their history and government, but that is my own feeling and you certainly have a right to your opinion.
BTW, I'm a ninth generation American who's ancestors were colonists and also fought for our freedom, and I have an abundance of relatives on both sides of my family who have, over the past 236 years since our nation's birth, served our country in the military. I do know what it means to be an American.
Lucinda
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Okay, I stand corrected on the republic vs. democracy point. Our government isn't referred to as a republic generally, and I'm in the process of reviewing our history this year after many years. But sadly, some in this conversation are so busy correcting me on this that they are missing the main point of what I was trying to say.
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Lucinda
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I think you are wrong here. Doesn't America have a republic, not a democracy?
I think if you research you will find that many of the countries that have a royal family are actually rated as more democratic than USA. This would include Norway, Denmark, Sweden and many Commonwealth countries.
As I pointed out to another poster, my intent in my earlier post was to point out that those of us that live in countries that do not have a monarchy can't possibly understand the importance of royalty to the people of those countries that do. That is all.
Lucinda
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I hope that you are not suggesting that Britain is not a democracy. It has (eh-hem) a rather long and influential democratic tradition. Having an hereditary figurehead as a head of state does not preclude being a democracy. It's called constitutional monarchy
Laura
No, not at all. I was referring to the type of government that does not have royalty because it has leaders that are voted in by the people, i.e. United States. I DO, in fact, understand about constitutional monarchies.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I actually feel a little sorry for the British royal family. They earn nothing. Everything comes to them because of who they are, not because of what they do or have learned or make. I know they have jobs sometimes and wear fancy uniforms, but they know they wouldn't get any of that if not for their birth. They are like very expensive zoo animals. They are to look pretty and make people feel good, but that is a very silly job for an adult human being.
Honestly, you have no idea what you're talking about. Queen Elizabeth works every day for the good of her people. She keeps long hours and meets with people on many levels. I admire and respect her so much after doing some of my own research through reading and watching documentaries. Yes, there are aristocrats and royalty that don't work and earn their keep, so to speak, but not all are like that. I suggest that you get some good biographies and do some reading.
Lucinda
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I think it's kind of brassy for people who don't live under a monarchy to even have an opinion about whether there should be one or not. But I voted yes, anyway. :)
Well said, well said!!! We in America cannot possibly understand the role and importance that royalty plays in other countries. We have been attached to democracy for so long that it's beyond our grasp. But like Ellie, I voted yes anyway.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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A couple years investment to earn ~$80/hour seems like a very good bet to me. There are jobs with quicker training courses (someone mentioned pharm tech) but not much that gives this return on the investment. At that salary, is the training really expensive? Compared to a teacher's salary after paying for a 4-year degree?
Another good option is radiology, as well as dental hygenist or assistant. Relatively short training with lots of job openings and good pay with benefits.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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My dh is 60 and is back in school retraining through an online program to become a pharmacy technician. It is a high demanding job that he feels will not only be more secure than any other job he's had, but also a good fit for his last working years. The thought of lower stress appeals to him because he has been in the military, high tech and then truck driving -- all high stress fields. (Plus, after a stroke last year he has no other choice but to retrain, and it has to be short-term.) I'm mentioning this now because I'd recommend this type of option for anyone that wants to develop a career after hs'ing. There are a number of medically related jobs that are in high demand and don't require a four year college degree.
Several years ago I started teaching art, the subject that was my major in college and something that I'm really passionate about. I eventually moved over to teaching at a private classical school in our area and found that I really love classroom teaching, and so I plan to do this for the next ten years or so before I am able to retire. Dd will go to the school for high school, and I'll be working more hours. This will be a big transition year for us as we prepare for that.
Dh and I will both be working past 65 yo, but we both feel we've got really good plans in place. God willing, we'll get our ducks in a row again before we apply for our pensions and finally have the opportunity to slow down.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I'm on faculty at a local private classical school and I also have some private teaching that I do on the side. (I'm an art teacher.) In total, I work just a little over half time during the school year and have summers off. I feel called to serve other this way, and absolutely love my job. We will be transitioning out of hs'ing this coming year as my dd will be going to high school at the school where I teach, but I've been working part-time for the past five years since we've been hs'ing. It's tough to manage both things, but in our case I have no choice. We depend on my income -- but I also have to say that I'd work my job even if I didn't get paid because I love it so much.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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I agree with all other posters here. Considering the gigantic resources available in books, online, through self help support groups that are live, etc. I would more than likely not be interested in a course that I have to pay for. If you have something special beyond the majority of sources out there, then I'd need to know more about it. Yes, a hook is needed, and most certainly a description of the courses along with credentials would be essential for most people.
Best to you as you continue to explore possibilities.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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It's a LOT of work for the end result. I own a juicer, but haven't had it out of the cabinet in ages. The juice is delicious, but the cleanup is more than I care to do every day. Like someone else said, I eat the whole fruit. The fiber is especially important when your intake of fresh produce is limited. Most Americans just don't consume enough, so my recommendation (fwiw) would be to buy fresh and eat whole. Then stop at a juice bar once in awhile if you enjoy the taste.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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Praying with you, Chris.
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Blessings,
Lucinda
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With the 'free'' version you can also upgrade to customize your URL for a modest extra charge. When I set up my blog I opted to it and was able to do it there on the site with no hassle.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you want to be an affiliate with Amazon or any other monetizing sources, you will not be allowed to do so with the online Wordpress template version. You would have to go with the download software version (wordpress.org), get a host, etc. Or you could just go with Blogger.
Blessings,
Lucinda
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:grouphug:I am sorry. I have been through similar. The only advice I have is to just continue to take care of yourself and your family. Post about them (your immediate family) thereby being present with your extended on the fringes of Facebook. If there is an ounce of health in them they will soften, miss you, or become curious.
I have found that most people cannot stand you being okay, when they are working so hard to punish you.
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I'm so sorry for your loss and for the pain that you are experiencing. Setting boundaries is extremely risky, but in the end we need to make and keep firm choices that benefit the emotional health and well being of both ourselves and our dc and family.
My family is fractured in a couple of places, but the most painful and long-standing one is the relationship between my sis and I. I had to set a boundary with her regarding her abusive behavior toward me and the result was that she cut me completely out of her life. Very painful, yes, but I don't miss the abuse and drama of the past. I'd rather have a restored, healthy relationship, but it isn't just up to me.
Glad to know I'm not the only one out there with situations like this...:grouphug:For sure. But at the same time it's terribly sad that so many families have split, don't you think?
:grouphug: I'm sorry, I've lost pretty much my entire family too.Yeah, it's not just my sis and I. She also cut out our mom and brother. And then a few years later my brother cut dh and I out of his life. We're heartbroken and sick over it all, but we also understand that you can't force people to do the right thing. They all know our door is open, so we've decided to pray for them and go on with our lives.
Blessings,
Lucinda
Jury Duty??
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In my state, jurors are allowed to take notes and also submit questions to the judge for clarification or additional questions beyond what the attorneys have presented. It really helps!!
Blessings,
Lucinda