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This might be a bit too political for some but I make no apologies.
I am appalled and disgusted at the cruel and inhumane treatment meted out by the Australian government to asylum seekers. Indefinite detention in appalling conditions for people who have committed no crime, no crime whatsoever, makes me ashamed of this country.
I was going to have the boys help me with the vacuuming, but ended up going with...
Daily Dog Challenge 1348. "Plan B"
..., dusting the props.
Our Daily Challenge - July 11, 2015 - "The Household Task You Hate The Most"
When you have have two large fluffy dogs - especially one who is a constant heavy shedder (Henry, that would be you) - dusting is either a full-time job or an exercise in futility.
At least with vacuuming you get the pleasure of hauling the full bag out to the garbage knowing that you accomplished something.
To be honest, I have a narrow plastic garden rake - the sort you use to get the leaves out from under small shrubs - and I first rake the carpet before I vacuum it.
This not only saves on vacuum bags (else I would fill one per week) but keeps the countless bits of shredded boxes* (eh hem... looking at you again, Henry) from clogging up the machine.
* an "Enrichment activity" - We toss all our empty cardboard boxes (cereal, Cookie, cracker, soda... etc.) boxes into the boys' toy basket. When the boys get in a destructive mood, they can pull one out and rip it shreds. Or play keep-away. Or just haul it around the house (because they are Golden Retrievers and Golden Retrievers do that sort of thing).
Today's Post (Momma's Helpers) : www.bzdogs.com/2015/07/mommas-helpers.html
Stop on by Zachary and Henry's blog: bzdogs.com - The Secret Life of the Suburban Dog
"So Kang, I'm doing this for the beer and pizza, but how the heck did She-Hulk get you to help her move?"
"You know how she's a lawyer, and can talk, like, forever."
"God yes."
"Well, her...uh...tracts of land? They're right at eye level when she's talking and, well, they're quite hypnotic."
"Yeah...it's not about the beer and pizza."
"Yeah."
If you lived anywhere along the Gulf coast on August 29th 2005, you probably have your own Hurricane Katrina stories to tell. I lived in Mobile, Al., about 65 miles east of the eye's landfall. It was bad in Mobile, but my home sustained minimal damage and my biggest complaints were being without power for 9 days and the maddening noise of my next door neighbors generator. (which happened to be about fifteen feet away from my bedroom window.) We could all sympathize with the people of Mississippi and Louisiana. If you live along the Gulf coast long enough, it's not a matter of if, but when, you will experience a hurricane. I took these pictures on our first trip back to New Orleans after the storm. Coincidentally, it happened to be the exact one year anniversary of the storm. My wife and I were shocked to see the scope and the totality of the destruction. I know its cliche' to describe a scene as looking like a bomb went off, but I really can't think of a better description. Huge sections of the city were totally destroyed and still completely abandoned. It was easy to see why. There was nothing to return to. We've been back to New Orleans several times since I took these pictures, but we don't go nearly as often as we used to. Maybe I'm imagining it, but the place doesn't quite seem to have the same vibe. I'm hoping for the best for New Orleans on this ten year anniversary of hurricane Katrina. It's always been one of my favorite places.
Well it says Midgeley on the desti, but I can't place it at Midgeley. Anybody from the Calder Valley willing to assist? The bus is Leyland PD2/37/MCCW MCP 222 obtained in 1960. It survived in to PTE days as 3222, being withdrawn in 1976.
Nestled along the Price River in eastern Helper, Helper is one of Utah’s classic railroad towns, built around the steep grades that required “helper” locomotives to assist trains climbing Soldier Summit on the old Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad main line. Today, the city still feels like a preserved slice of mid-century America, with vintage neon signs, old motels, weathered brick storefronts, classic gas stations, and murals celebrating its immigrant and mining heritage lining historic Main Street. The rumble of Union Pacific freight trains continues through town, echoing Helper’s roots as a coal and railroad hub where steam locomotives once gathered before tackling the Wasatch grades. Blending rail history, desert scenery, and small-town character, Helper remains one of the most photogenic and atmospheric communities in the American West.
LOYALTY BETWEEN MEN
The stones word weighs equal the seven steel swords, but look how that person walking is carries the weight of the world on the back, for this stones sword is lightweight, forged in the fire of the sword center world. The stone sword was forged in the fire of the world center world. If Warrior have faith the sword is light and launch fire.
But master this person walks every day very tired, as this person will have the strength to lift the sword.
Do not judge by what you see, because what moves us is faith and hope, God sent his angels to help all who are burdened and this warrior have great faith this person will be invincible.
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A benefit to raise money for the Salvation Army and help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti at Scholz Garten in Austin. Featuring Jenny Reynolds, James McMurtry, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Colin Gilmore. Photos by Ron Baker.
It's our honor to help this amazing community with so much comfort and encouragement. I see amazing things for the future. We can do more and we will do more when the situation arises. Thank you!
To anyone who's been affected by the"Microburst" with broken tree branches or any debris impeding your street and or your home.
PM me at www.facebook.com/SBEvolutionL...
Or call me at (805) 453-9551 and we will come and help for FREE! Urgent situations will be a priority and pictures will be helpful.
The city can only do so much and we would love to help our amazing community.
Feel like you've got no one to talk to? No one to understand you? Guidance counselors will listen, you just need to give them a chance!
we'd really need solidarity bridges, especially today...
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gondolameet, september 2019
Squash bowling was one of the games during the USDA Farmers Market celebrates the close of its 22nd season on Oct 27, 2017, in Washington, DC. The acorn and butternut squash were not harmed and donated to DC Central Kitchens after the market close. The last market day featured live music from the U.S. Army Band, farm animal exhibits. Visitors were able to bowl with squash, help harvest and learn about sweet potatoes for DC Central Kitchen, pick and paint pumpkins, meet farm animals, shop for fresh picked local produce from the Chesapeake Bay Region, enjoy prepared foods, see live turkeys from Tall Cotton Farm, get a farm animal and veggie-themed temporary tattoo to wear, and shop for food inspired art work.
âVegUâ Program Coordinators prepared and talk about a pumpkin curry soup recipe during free 10-minute fruit and vegetable classes at the âVegU(cation)â tent where people learned how to how to pick, store, and prepare pumpkin curry soup. Fruits and vegetables are featured during their peak harvest time.
The USDA farmers market is located on the corner of 12th Street and Independence Ave, SW; features live music, 30+ farmers, ranchers, and small business owners in the Chesapeake Bay Region.
The festival played host to thousands of visitors from around America and looks to open May 4, 2018. For more information visit usda.gov/farmersmarket or follow @USDA_AMS on Twitter and Instagram using hashtag #USDAFarmersMkt. View photos of the market on Flickr. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
PUMPKIN CURRY SOUP
Yields 8 cups
Prep Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, ï¬nely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 lb. fresh sugar pumpkin
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Remove pumpkin stem and slice pumpkin in half using a sharp knife. Remove pumpkin seeds and stringy innards with a spoon. Discard or save seeds to roast later on.
3. Brush pumpkin halves with oil and place face down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Remove from oven and let cool. Separate pumpkin ï¬esh from skin. Purée the pumpkin ï¬esh in a blender or food processor. (Process to your preference of a smooth to chunky texture. See photo album for examples.)
5. In a pot, heat onion and garlic over medium heat. Add vegetable stock, puréed pumpkin, curry powder and chili powder.
6. Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10
minutes.
Note: Each pound of sugar pumpkin should yield 1 cup of pumpkin purée.
Adapted from © My Darling Vegan 2016
THIS WEEK VEGU IS ALL ABOUT PUMPKINS
Three diï¬erent species in the Curburita genus are known as pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo, C. maxima, C. moschata). Pumpkins are typically planted in early summer and harvested in fall. Pumpkins can be stored for several months after harvesting due to their thick outer skin. There are countless diï¬erent varieties of pumpkins grown in the United States ranging in size from 2 pounds to 100 pounds and in an array of colors including orange, yellow, green, and white. One of the most common pumpkin varieties used for cooking and baking is Sugar Pie (also known as pie pumpkins), which has thin skin and sweet ï¬esh making it ideal for eating.
HOW TO PICK
Look at size. Choose pumpkins that feel solid and heavy for their size. Check for blemishes. Pick pumpkins that are unblemished, have consistent color and have the stems attached.
Feel for freshness. Press on the bottom of the pumpkin. If it is ï¬exible or has several soft spots it may indicate that it is not as fresh.
HOW TO PREPARE
To cook a fresh pumpkin, ï¬rst wash and dry the whole pumpkin. Remove the stem and slice the pumpkin in half using a sharp knife. Clean out the inside, removing the seeds and ï¬brous strings. Place the halves on a cookie sheet or tray and bake at 350º F for about 30-45 minutes depending on the size. Once cooled, peel oï¬ the skin using a knife and chop the pumpkin into cubes, or purée the ï¬esh in a blender or food processor. Use cooked pumpkin purée or cubes in pies, cakes, baked goods, soups, and stews.
HOW TO STORE
Pumpkins require cool and dry conditions for best storage. Optimal temperature is between 50-55º F and humidity of 50-70%. If stored properly, certain varieties of pumpkin can last up to two months.
Tip: Store cooked, cubed or puréed pumpkin for up to one week in the refrigerator.
Advice about freezing. Freezing pumpkin is a great option. To freeze, ï¬rst roast pumpkin in the oven (as outlined on the other side of this handout) and place cooked cubes or puréed pumpkin into freezer bags. To freeze raw cubes, ï¬rst peel the pumpkin skin and remove seeds and ï¬brous strings. Chop pumpkin into 1-inch cubes and store loosely in freezer bags. Frozen pumpkin can be stored for 9 months to 1 year.
FUN FACTS
â¢Pumpkins originated in Central America and are botanically a fruit.
â¢At the ï¬rst Thanksgiving feast in 1621, the pilgrims did not serve pumpkin pie, rather, they served stewed pumpkin.
â¢Pumpkins are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash, zucchini, watermelon, cucumbers and gourds.
â¢Over 50,000 acres of pumpkins were harvested in the United States in 2014, producing 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins.
â¢China and India are the worldâs top pumpkin producers; U.S. is ranked ï¬fth.
â¢Illinois is the top pumpkin producing state in the U.S. followed by California, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
â¢Pumpkin is an excellent source of beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A.
â¢99% of pumpkins grown in the U.S. are sold for decoration.
As found, on my morning walk to work from the Red Line.
Downtown, the Loop, Chicago, Illinois.
On Jackson, just east of Wells.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012.