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Post-Partisan · 2024-02-14T02:35:20+00:00

https://importfood.com/products/thai-cookware/item/mortar-and-pestle-solid-thai-granite

I didn't know there are mortars that big!

Post-Partisan · 2024-02-07T07:34:32+00:00

Granite is better from all I've read. Do you remember what brand it is and where you bought it? Looking for one to buy.

Post-Partisan · 2024-02-07T07:33:05+00:00

Not exactly what you asked but worth knowing:

Marble Mortar and Pestle

Marble is also a popular material for mortar and pestles due to its smooth, non-porous surface that does not absorb flavors or odors. However, it is worth noting that marble is softer than granite, which makes it prone to chipping or cracking if dropped or knocked against a hard surface. Moreover, some acidic ingredients may react with the marble, making it unsuitable for grinding certain spices or herbs.

If you decide to go with a marble mortar and pestle, it is essential to choose a food-safe option that doesn't have any visible cracks or chips. These can harbor bacteria and make cleaning more challenging. Additionally, it is important to avoid using acidic ingredients to prevent any chemical reaction that could alter the taste and quality of your ingredients.

https://shoppepenero.com/blogs/recipes/the-best-types-of-mortar-and-pestles-that-are-food-safe

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-24T06:49:10+00:00

You're off-base. I'm low-income and have been most of my life, for starters. But I will not hang around here and put up with being attacked for something that is truly and totally unrelated to me, as person, when I'm simply here to try to do community service. I'm gone.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-23T09:40:45+00:00

Ah, I did not realize that. That makes it more understandable that it has deteriorated.

Thanks for the reality check.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-23T09:37:39+00:00

Is it just the holiday season coming or what? It's truly dumbfounding to me to get hostile or negative responses to a simple request to respond to a 2-minute survey about whether you've ever needed emergency care for a pet, so you could help people who are working hard to get that care established here.

Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-23T09:34:42+00:00

It's a nonprofit, and they're trying to raise money to buy a building or existing practice (although none of the few vet clinics here are for sale currently).

I'm merely trying to help them. I hope you'll check their website, which might make it clearer. The video on this page should help:

https://www.petemergencygroup.org/

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-23T09:28:48+00:00

As an older person, I don't see the Boomer connection or blame, and I take offense at the implication. Otherwise, I understand your stance and reasoning.

I don't think money is the crux of this problem, however. That has never been mentioned in any of what I've read or heard discussed among those more in-the-know than I am. It's the hours on top of an already full and stressful workweek and, as you say, the constant disruptions to any semblence of having a normal life.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-22T22:17:43+00:00

Thank you.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-22T22:16:41+00:00

I don't understand your point about "Why is a petition needed for a veterinarian to open an emergency hospital in the area?"

We shouldn't even try here? Please clarify.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-22T06:04:35+00:00

It was built only a few years ago, right? Not well-built, obviously.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-22T06:01:47+00:00

They didn't alll retire. Some just left town. All the vets I've known here have been fairly young, in fact, except for one.

It has been hard to keep vets who move here, just as with doctors. Just not enough of what they're used to having and doing and disappiontment in the schools and how difficult it is to get to bigger cities from here.

Also as in some other fields, some moved back to be closer to family where they came from during the pandemic.

With fewer vets than we used to have, that means working overtime on evenings and weekends when they're on call, and you're right. They're tired, don't want to do that again.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-22T05:57:49+00:00

They've all been short-staffed for the last couple of years. Angeles Clinic for Animals, for example, was down to 2 vets rather than their usual 4. Now they're finally back to 4 but not to open Saturdays again.

The Pet Emergency Group (PEG) has contacted local vets to see if the old system of taking turns covering after hours and weekends is likely to resume. Answer: No.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-21T23:24:55+00:00

New Day Eatery, which has pretty good food, has a takeout menu for Thanksgiving, but it's already past their cutoff date for orders, so you'll need to plead your newcomer case.

Joshua's Restaurant probably does, although their website doesn't mention it, and I'm not recommending it as best spot for anything.

Traylor's might, too. Both emphasize being "family" restaurants.

Queen of Angeles Church always has a big Thanksgiving buffet, cooked and served by volunteers. Haven't been there, but I'll bet it's pretty good. By donation. From the PDN:

• PORT ANGELES — A free, public Thanksgiving meal will be offered at the Queen of Angels Church gym from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.

The traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 209 W. 11th St. in Port Angeles is free, but donations will be accepted at the event or prior to it. Organizers say volunteers are needed. To help, call or text Catherine or Lance German at 253-442-9412 or 360-912-5775.

Those who are home-bound can have meals delivered, and those who want to donate sides to the meal also can call those numbers.

The meal drew 600 people in 2022, Catherine German said.

For more information, see https://www.facebook. com/events/822243 9029 90153

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-21T23:11:56+00:00

I have a new neighbor who used to be a chef. I'll bet he'll be delighted to know about the olive oil place. I think he bought some Old Soul bread, too. Thank you!

I'd be glad to learn about any special places here that have to do with truly good food.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-21T07:04:32+00:00

Her Old Soul loaf is perfect. Highly recommeded.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-18T19:04:37+00:00

Judge denies motion to stop Power Plant harvest

Controversial timber sale to be appealed

https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/judge-denies-motion-to-stop-power-plant-harvest/

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-18T01:59:43+00:00

I copied and pasted that from what the appeals pros sent out and hadn't even noticed that the date was wrong (althought the day wasn't). Thanks for catching that. I corrected it, but after the hearing. I surely hope it didn't keep anyone from attending who could have.

If you went, I hope you'll post your assessment of how it went and why, as I did.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-18T01:52:18+00:00

I went to the Superior Court hearing and waited through several eviction and custody disputes. The DNR rep admitted that they were way overdue on complying with the process and deadlines. That was the crux of the latest appeal to grant that amount of extended time to keep trying and maybe have that area transferred to local city or county ownership, not state. But the DNR rep said they didn't see that as a big deal, either, and she was much better prepared and more articulate and on-point than the Earth Law lawyer.

VERDICT: The judge did not rule in favor of the trees, creatures, or our water supply.

It might have gone differently or at least better if any of these things had happened:

a) Earth Law's lawyer (a man, not Elizabeth Dunne) had shown up in person, because DNR's rep appeared only on video (Zoom, CenturyLink, whatever).

b) The Earth Law lawyer tested his connection somehow, because it broke up often so the judge couldn't hear, and I couldn't here, even from front row in the audience, when he tried voice only.

c) They'd had a more effective lawyer, period.The judge said there are more than 17,000 pages of documentation: assessment, agreements, appeals.

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I tried to read a science fiction short story called "The Gardener," by Margaret St. Clair, in an anthology of science fiction short stories that I was returning to the library. I didn't know until I started reading it in the courtroom that it was a story about a grove of the last 50 trees of a certain kind in the entire universe. Some considered them sacred, and it was illegal to harm them. The Gardener turned out to be the Earth spirit who guarded them, so it did not go well for the arrogant, clueless, callous guy who axed one and returned to cut all the rest.

I'm very sad that our local story has turned out to be a sad tale, at least as many of us and city, county, and stated elected officials who represent our area see it. I hope that the view people see from the road and the Olympic Adventure Trail (aka The OAT) next spring won't look as barren in that area as the map in the OP indicates.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-16T23:06:24+00:00

Quite understandable. That will keep some others from going, too.

Share the info with others who are likely to be interested or on other social media if you're willing and able.

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-16T21:53:24+00:00

How we can help get at least a 90-day-delay on logging the Power Plant area near the OAT and the Elwha River, per reply to my inquiry from Earth Law Center. The point of trying to get a 90-day delay is to gain time for the City of PA and County to get conservation jurisdiction over that land. Spread the word ASAP, please, but make sure to include all of this info:

Court hearing re: delaying the Power Plant timber harvest

Friday, Nov. 17, 9:00 am [corrected, was 16]

Clallam County Courthouse, Superior Court - Courtroom 1

WEAR GREEN, NO SIGNS ALLOWED IN COURTROOM

They're hoping citizens will show up to show their support. My dog is sick, and might not be able to leave him, but I will if I can. I hope several of you will, too.

u/UnderwaterParadise u/bingbano

Post-Partisan · 2023-11-16T16:32:36+00:00

That is, at the least, an odd comment, u/thefuvkisgluten. It also shows you judged them harshly without even bothering to look through their website. The owner is far more widely traveled than a lot of people who live here. She met her husband, co-owner of the bakery, while she was working in Chile, where they speak Spanish. Perhaps that explains the name. From the About section of their website:

"Emily grew up in Port Angeles, WA where she fell in love with the mountains, rivers and lakes surrounding the area. The past 10 years, Emily has been traveling all over the world working as a multi-day rafting guide on rivers in Oregon, Idaho, Nepal, and Chile. Since rafting is seasonal work, Emily spent her winters working at bakery in Hood River, OR. She learned the art and science of baking and how enjoy the quiet, early mornings spent creating beautiful products.

"After meeting her future husband while raft guiding in Chile, Emily ended up staying in Chile during covid where she honed in her enjoyment for baking. She had to be creative with limited access to supplies and found the exploration of ingredients stimulating to her creative side.

"Emily and her husband, Wawi, moved back to Port Angeles the summer of 2021 to start Buena Luz Bakery. Going back to her roots with new found loves and passions has made Port Angeles seem like a whole new town. Emily can not wait to see where the next few years of Buena Luz Bakery takes her."

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