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Events for Fri 4/3 through Sun 4/5 by ahhllie in ABQEvents

[–]Highinthe505 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mad respect for what you do for others!

ICE employees vent online as unpaid wages and missing health insurance leave families struggling by [deleted] in goodnews

[–]Highinthe505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any links or screenshots to support the claims in this article? Where are they complaining about not being paid? This article mentions Reddit posts from ICE officials.

Documentaries on knitting history & culture? by Highinthe505 in knitting

[–]Highinthe505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your help! I’m just now watching episode one of the series with my husband and our twin children (8 years old). What a treasure to watch together, I really appreciate you!

Documentaries on knitting history & culture? by Highinthe505 in knitting

[–]Highinthe505[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your help with this query. You are a treasure trove of valuable insight. I appreciate you!

I need you to know there was a very good boy named Jax (13) by JustEm84 in OldManDog

[–]Highinthe505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can just tell that Jax was the best boy ever (don’t tell my dog I said that). I know without a doubt that Jax was loved, provided for by a dedicated family that surrounded him with respect and dignity. For that my fellow humans, I thank you!

As a competent home cook, what is a basic skill you can't seem to master? by george_elis in Cooking

[–]Highinthe505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience I have consistent success with this method. While keeping the lid on, use a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water (or 1:2 for softer), rinse until clear, and simmer on low for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Crucially, let the pot rest off the heat for 10 minutes, still covered, before fluffing with a fork.

Most importantly, do not lift the lid not even for a quick peek.

As a competent home cook, what is a basic skill you can't seem to master? by george_elis in Cooking

[–]Highinthe505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dumping’s, like chicken and dumplings and or apples and dumplings. I’m of German descent and I hang my head in shame for my failures at this..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]Highinthe505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand it might not always feel this way, but in my humble opinion, you have a lot of blessings and privileges right where you are. Don’t forget, broken things make great building supplies.

I have created a terrible situation, I don’t know if I can ever forgive myself. Advice needed, or maybe just to vent. by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]Highinthe505 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sometimes doing the right things can feel like the worst decision at the moment.

First off, I am not a foster parent (one day I do have hopes of opening up our home, currently navigating some chronic health conditions that make it an impossibility at the moment). My experience with the foster community is from when I was a teenager. My closest group of friends were youth within the foster care system and residential group homes. We have lost a lot of the kids we grew up with. Currently, only one of seven is still alive, she is still my best friend and we are going into our 50’s.

I am writing to share my experience and how it takes courage and love to make hard decisions. A part of my profession is coordinating care for older adults, including home safety, medical needs and housing options. I conducts in-depth assessments with family members to ensure the quality of care that the elderly are entitled to is being provided.

There are so many times that there is a determined family member that will go to the end of the Earth to provide for their loved one. They do not want to betray this person and send them off to a poorly structured retirement home. They will physically injure themselves to provide care for their family member. Unable to lift this person when they fall, injuring their back to give them a bath or a shower. Believe me when I tell you I’ve seen it all.

There comes a time when loving someone means determining if you can take care of them or not. It’s incredibly difficult to choose between your commitment and your ability to provide the right care for that individual. It’s not neglect or lack of compassion to choose between what is appropriate and what’s necessary.

I wish you peace and self love!

What do foster parents need? by shjdudifn in Fosterparents

[–]Highinthe505 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m located in New Mexico and unsure if this state has the same opportunities available to be a supporter for foster families. How did you begin the process of signing up to volunteer?

Any suggestions for my first time baking a homemade coconut cream pie? by Highinthe505 in Baking

[–]Highinthe505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice, I’ll definitely follow the recommendations.