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At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Bananas:

“I’m thankful for my sister.”

Walking to school together.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m thankful for people who are willing to teach you things you don’t know and who don’t make you feel inadequate because you don’t already know them.”

You’ll find out why this expression of gratitude is illustrated with a bierock in a future post.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Bananas:

“I’m thankful for Auntie K.”

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There is no one better to introduce you to New York than Auntie K.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m grateful for my students, who aspire to serve others through what they learn in my classes.”

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Mr. Prickles:

“I’m grateful for access to the things I need.”

46% of Americans’ food-based emissions are produced by 20% of the US population. Why? They eat more meat.

If you’re not ready to give up meat but want to reduce your contribution to global warming,* one way is to aim to make 1/3 of your diet vegetarian and 1/3 vegan. If you want to eat meat during the other 1/3, you’ve at least removed some animal products from your diet.

Here’s a vegan dish that works well for us. It’s a good reason to make mango chutney a pantry staple.

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 c vegetable broth
• 2 cans of drained and mashed garbanzo beans
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 jar mango chutney
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• cooked rice or naan

Directions:

1. Sauté onions in broth.
2. Add beans, spice, and chutney.
3. Mix in tomatoes.
4. Serve over rice or with naan.

*This is no way should draw your attention away from the fact that corporations are the major polluters of our world.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Lamb:

“I’m thankful for our church because it is a support network of people who care about and love us.”

Our church’s logo, reminding us of 2 Corinthians 5:17

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Bananas:

“I’m thankful for family.”

 

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Lamb:

“I’m thankful that no problem is permanent.”

I didn’t expect to hate Spirit Week at my kids’ schools, because I like school spirit and the opportunity to dress funny. However, my oldest child was born before Pinterest, and my youngest one was born after, and everything has changed. Motherhood feels WAY more competitive than it was in the past, and that includes Wacky Hair Day. As a working mom, I want to participate, but I don’t want my kiddos to be embarrassed by the fact my effort compared to other parents. (If you are an overachieving parent, that’s great–just don’t make it the standard.)

So I was really delighted by a recent activity at my younger son’s elementary school. For Choose Peace week, students were encouraged to wear clothes that expressed a key school value–like kindness, peace, unity, and appreciation of differences. AND they did it by wearing things they probably already own and are likely to be clean (though we own no sports teams gear).

I’d love to see more of this!