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The Value of Work
Eight hours a dayIs what is said to beFair contribution to societyFor those hanging in the middle of the American ladder But not all eight hoursAre spent wisely, or wastedUsed for true goodFor life changing innovationsTo simply put a meal on the tableAnd for guilty pleasuresWho’s to say their true value? We love to judge,…
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Anemia Busting High Iron Trail Mix
I was diagnosed with iron- deficiency anemia Over several weeks I was feeling perpetually tired, weak, short of breath, lightheaded, and my feet were constantly cold. Since I had previous surgeries, I thought it was just part of the recovery process, or that I wanted to lie in bed all day because of my depression.…
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Carrie’s Winter Chili
Ingredients 2 Lbs ground beef (90/10%) 2 medium yellow onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 green bell peppers, diced 2 cans kidney beans 1 can navy beans 2 cans diced tomatoes *use home canned or frozen for best taste! 1 can plum tomatoes 3 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1-2 Tbsp sugar to…
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Friendship
We build an image in our head of true friendshipOf closeness, dedication, and being there no matter whatOf staying up until 3 AM together laughing, long phone calls, and road tripsOf watching each other grow old We think we find true friendship and we hold it closeMaybe so close that we smother itWe let ourselves…
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Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients 1 lb dry black eyed peas 1 smoked ham hock 1 large bunch mustard greens or collards roughly chopped, tough part of stems removed 1 onion diced 1 c. chopped celery 3 garlic cloves minced 3 bay leaves red pepper flakes to taste salt to taste 2-3 tbs oil Soak peas overnight, drain and…
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Eternal Childhood
Lay your head down Wish that you may escape To a world of childhood and long flowy dresses and flowers braided in your hair Lay your head down And rememberRunning barefootForts in the woods and soup made from wild onion grassChristmases, birthdays, and road tripsArt projectsSwimming in the lake Lay your head down and knowLike…
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To Be a Mother’s Daughter
To be a mother’s daughterMeans being the recipient of love Having sacrifices made for you To be worried about and cared for But also to inherit life’s guilt, shame, and sadness To feel her insecurity To be reminded of life’s mistakes To be the outcome of trial and error From mother to daughter Neither damage…
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Ending a Journey
Ending a journey That may not seem completeCan leave us with a sense of defeatTo arrive at our destinationOur mentors provided a leadIn crafting a direction to achieve a great featDisappointment in “quitting” our original intentionDoes not help us to grieve Letting go of this perception doesn’t come with great easeOur emotions, even if rooted in…