Bits-N-Pieces

This cartoon made me smile today. A reminder that if we are not Native American, we were originally here as guests. Did our ancestors acclimate to the language and customs of the Native Americans? Near as I can tell, immigrants to the United States today come here to provide a safe place for their family and to work, just as our ancestors did.

Megan and I had lunch at River Inn and then went shopping in Maple Grove. Meanwhile, Joe was at home ordering more equipment and supplies for his home machine shop. He dropped off his resume this morning and they interviewed him on the spot.

There is not an official opening where he interviewed. The floor supervisor plans to talk to the owner, who was off duck hunting today, about hiring Joe anyway. They were really excited to interview someone with manual machining skills and welding experience. 

This evening, I received an email that I will be needed to work at the polls on election day. The schedule for when and where will be sent out on Monday. In addition to the role we are assigned as election judges, we must make sure that we manage our role in a nonpartisan and professional manner. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve.

We have been invited to a neighborhood bonfire at the end of the month. I have not met these host neighbors yet. Joe met the husband right after we moved in. He has  stopped by and talked to Joe while he was working in the yard two or three times over the last six months.

The Garbanzo beans came out of the crockpot last night and they were still firmer than Joe likes. He cooked them on the stove this morning and it took another two hours before they reached the consistency he enjoys. He said it was not the new cooker, he thinks the beans were old. He has never had beans that took so long to fully cook. I will try another bean next week to make sure the pressure cooker feature on the Deluxe Multi Cooker is functional. I am so happy the product has a warranty!