§ This week I came down with one of the minor illnesses that plagues all elementary schools. My typical strategy is to power through it with zinc, DayQuil, and Fisherman’s Friend cough drops. This time, though, I faced an additional challenge: parent-teacher conferences. Thirty-eight parent teacher-conferences.
All things considered, it went better than I expected. I have a better understanding of my students as individuals than I had during my first round of conferences which meant much less stress and preparation on my part.
§ The third episode of Last of Us was great; it was easily my favorite so far. I loved the flashbacks. Nick Offerman as the prepper “survivalist” who thrives after the apocalypse was perfect. I only wish we could spend more time with these characters as it could feel a bit rushed, at times. I am so glad the show runners are taking risks and telling stories that are outside of the video game’s original plot. This has totally renewed my excitement in this show.
The episode was also strangely reminiscent of the movie I Think We’re Alone Now, which I really enjoyed and still think about from time to time.
§ There is this thing I have started doing recently where, if I am driving and I see anything even remotely interesting, I will take a detour to investigate it. This method has found me some incredible parks and my favorite ice cream shop. Well, as I was heading down MLK Drive on Saturday I saw a greenhouse I had never noticed before. I decided to stop by and check it out. It turns out it was Rockefeller Park Greenhouse — a beautiful, free, city-owned greenhouse. I am going to need to visit it again soon when I have more time to explore.
§ Links
- Nothing, Forever is “an infinite, AI generated, episode of Seinfeld.” Motherboard spoke with the creator.
- Chronophoto is a game where you guess the date photographs were taken.
§ Recipes
- Beef bulgogi
- So, so good. I made as a part of a bibimbap and it was easily the best part.
- Garlic bok choy
- I am pretty sure this was my first time ever cooking bok choy. This came out fine. Not sure I would make it again, though.
- Butternut squash curry
- Delicious. I always add red curry paste too, which I think is essential. Think of the squash as tofu, but better.
- Pork carnitas
- I also added the juice from one orange which I’ve seen mentioned in other recipes. I don’t think it really made a difference but it doesn’t matter because it was all still amazing.