WTF-Beta

Oh Portland, my Portland!

Kindergarten is pretty early for TAG programs. And I say this as a parent who had a kid in NYC TAG kindergarten, 30 years ago. It was great, but not all kids have access enrichment programs before kindergarten, and testing before kindergarten just reinforces the strong bias towards money.

Traumatizing adults and children, and leaving destruction in their wake. Shameful.

It’s so stupid. We’re fine here in Portland. There’s some protesting down at the ICE facility, but not much. It’s a gorgeous day for knitting outdoors!

@dolmansaxlil Corn and blueberry are so pretty together. I also add chickpeas for protein.

@dolmansaxlil I guess that’s why I can now tolerate jalapeños!

Speaking of which, I’m enjoying the cilantro/lime/jalapeño dressing in this avocado blueberry quinoa salad.

Our ABC affiliate is a Sinclair station, so it was pre-empted here. I don’t actually watch TV, so I watched the monologue on YouTube. Glad he’s back.

That’s fun!

I have an open dish of shells on my powder room counter. They could probably use a rinse. They’re all from different trips; I can’t remember which came from where any more.

Congratulations on the new wheels, Bernard! I love red cars. Ours are both red, too.

State of Oregon now approves the Covid jab for anyone over age 7, no prescription required.

Also, perhaps an NP or PA’s statement could fill in as physician?

Chas, I’m sorry that you feel terrible, and I’m sorry you’re missing your trip.

Teledoc?

@Mik Just a little more rustic!

@ShiroKuro Mmmmm, cake!

The jabs are supposed to be most effective if you get them late September/early October, and I hope all the systems have caught up with each other by then.

@RealPlayer There’s a good reason for that! So good.

My version subs in cornmeal for 1/4 cup of the flour. Nice texture.

These cats are so cooperative. Mine don’t like hats!

What a waste of money.

Plum torte! The little Italian prunes are in season, and they make delicious tortes. My recipe is a mashup of NYTimes, Smitten Kitchen, and Food52.

Plum delicious!

Thank you! It was a very nice day.