Rescue glass jars bound for the recycling bin for this upcycled project. Clean out the jars, poke a hole in the top of the lid, and screw a cabinet knob through the hole. We paired gold knobs with gold lids, but you can also paint the lids to match your hardware.
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader
Working conditions of home-care workers plays a critical role in Washington’s home-care sector and needs to be included in this discussion. Home-care workers provide physical and emotional labor but need self-care too. The work is demanding and often with low pay, few benefits and no guarantee of consistent scheduling. Eighteen percent of Home Care Aides live under the poverty threshold. Costly licensing requirements for HCAs create a significant barrier for low-wage workers. To meet the gap between caregivers and the clients, the sector needs to focus on becoming a more attractive employer.
Washington has five home-care co-ops, the most in the nation. A home-care cooperative, owned and democratically controlled by caregivers, offers an option in the home-care industry that respects the dignity of the workers and the clients. Co-ops pay better, share profits, provide more consistent scheduling and full-time work, and the caregivers have an owner’s voice in how the co-op manages care and serves clients since the caregivers can advocate for the needs of their clients.
More home-care co-ops will improve the working conditions of caregivers and narrow the gap between the number of caregivers and the increasing number of those who need care.
Deborah Craig and John McNamara, cooperative development specialists, Northwest Cooperative Development Center, Olympia
Receiving my new pantry box, I saw there sat two Japanese sweet potatoes. Right away I knew despite the shape and size these were no ordinary sweet potatoes. Their skins were a burgundy complexion, leaving me to wonder how else they differed. I Googled and learned the following: “Japanese sweet potatoes have a much sweeter taste than ordinary sweet potato varieties found in the US. They have a nutty flavor reminiscent of roasted chestnuts. The texture is drier, firmer, and starchier, and its concentrated sweetness makes them an ideal ingredient for making desserts.” I rolled my eyes at the word “desserts”. If you’ve been following my culinary adventures, you know I do not bake. This left me thinking about what to do with the Japanese sweet potatoes. I Googled “Top Japanese Sweet potatoes recipes,” and landed on mashed potatoes (yes, so American!). I skimmed the recipe and thought “got it!” Please note, I only used this recipe as inspiration. I added a homemade roasted garlic au ju sauce(instead of stock), which I had in the fridge from earlier in the week, rosemary garlic seasoning, and fresh ground pepper.
Verdict. Despite the garlic au ju and seasoning, these potatoes were SWEET, but paired well with the spicy jerked chicken we had with them. They were delicious. To fix the sweetness, I would highly suggest omitting the coconut milk and using regular milk. I also advise peeling the potatoes over the sink where the garbage disposal is located. The peels left a pile of confetti all over my island and cutting board. Would I buy Japanese sweet potatoes again? Yes, if they were in my pantry box. Would I seek them out otherwise? Probably not, but I am curious if you have tried them and how you prepared them.
What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful. – Sappho
‘Birth, life, and death― each took place on the hidden side of a leaf.’ — Toni Morrison
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
I met with ____ on ____, and was elated to become a part of the ____ team. Ms. ____ shared with me, as you did in my initial interview, that ____ needs to strengthen its area of outreach. I appreciated the idea of partnering with Meals on Wheels and updating the brochure. I also had ideas of my own; such as polling clients about the best way to market to their demographic, creating fliers, and visiting homeless shelters, senior center buildings, clinics, and senior centers. I believe outreach would be an excellent way to utilize the ten hours a week while getting the word out and providing clients with resources.
I am, however, sad to say this wonderful visualization cannot become a reality. I cannot move forward in this position. For the last 13 days I have been thinking of Ms. ____’s tone, and her disclosure that ____was taken aback by my overall physical appearance- particularly my “dreads”. I do not have dreads, as a woman of color my hair is Afro-textured – meaning my texture hasn’t been altered by chemical straightness. My hair is clean and well taken care of, and the style has never been a problem in a professional environment. Ms. ____ informed me that you and she had a discussion with ____ about being culturally sensitive. I am pleased to hear that you have spoken with him, although I am alarmed by his behavior. I am sure he also had to listen to Human Resources read the Civil Rights training form and had to sign off on it. However, ____ and I cannot have a supervisor-supervisee relationship if he is uncomfortable with my appearance and he lacks cultural sensitivity outside of his own community. I believe that as social worker one must embrace differences and provide services to all people in the community, bridge diverse communities, provide a sense of belonging to all, and recognize others’ voices and opinions. I do hope the next person you select, you will be able to apperiacte what they have to offer and povide a welcoming enviorment.
I was reminded of the above scenario after reading these article, Black UK Girl Punished at School for Braided Heart and Twitter Reacts and Illinois’ CROWN Act goes into effect which royally pissed me off and left me screaming “What the fu-k does one’s hair have to do with learning?” It also reminded me why the Crown Act is in place. Sadly, the Act is not international, and it barely works in America. I also had one of my favorite boggers ask about my hair. I know she was asking because she’s on her own beautiful hair journey, and to that I say, embrace your best beautiful self, and allow no one to ever let you feel less than because they don’t understand your appearance.
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