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Rigatoni and sauce...garlic bread; fermented garlic in honey...

I take a few moments to reflect on Memorial Days...In the service, I was always aware that death was close enough...through my duties as a Corpsman and the duties of people I worked with...

Chicken burrito...rice and pinto beans, pickled jalapenos...cold beer.

Mom picking blackberries....

Bagels and a coffee....mom has been eating the blackberries as she sits out.....

Hank Green wondered if anyone uses desktop anymore... A few of us old guys, I am sure.

Syphilis is on the rise.....

https://www.cdc.gov/sti-statistics/county-level-syphilis-data/index.html

Chief Pharmacist's Mate Zeller....One of the first Chiefs in the Navy. Established 1APR1893...Chief's are the backbone of the fleet. Happy birthday brothers and sisters.

Quiet morning....

Basque cheesecake. Mom will sleep well...

Making sandwiches today...I'll add some of these from a couple weeks ago.

Unsolicited bookcase pic....

Friday: Appropriate for music, fedi, weather and games...

Count your Veterans...Our government should remember the bargain they struck with Citizens to do the work for all of us.

From an old salt, Happy Veteran's Day.

Delayed on reporting for jury duty...

Happy Birthday, Marines.

Mom picked up peppers at the local donation center. Left; habaneros, scorpions, and jalapenos in soy, mirin, and apple cider vinegar. Right; fresh jalapenos and red onion in brine for lacto fermentation over the next few days....

Ah, retirement....

2000-2023 Health Department Emergency Coordinator...Retired, again.