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September 11, 2008

Last Minute Lunch

Lunch was kind of thrown together yesterday as I prepped for my double tests and Micro, but it turned out quite delicious!! Of course going to EarthFare would have been easier since we are low on lunch foods (and fruit – see below) but I decided to pack one instead since I already made one trip to EF this week.

I put some leftover baked (plain) tofu on one of the husband’s homemade buns, along with a Laughing Cow, some raspberry jam and a few chopped walnuts for a sweet sandwich. It was great!

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I ended up eating it in pieces to savor it –

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I also packed a greek yogurt container that only had about 1/3 a cup left – but lots to scrape off the sides!! I love finishing off big tubs of yogurt. Normally the dehydrated yogurt “cheese” on the side would gross me out, but for some reason this is the ONLY kind of dried-out food I can eat. I dumped in about a quarter cup of stale chocolate granola from OhNuts.com. I like it stale though – it’s chewy!

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Lastly, we are flat out of fruit in our house. I can’t have lunch without fruit!! So I picked up an orange from the union on my way to class this morning. I was going to get a fancy fruit cup for $2.59 but then I decided the orange was only about $.75 and a better deal. It looked kind of gross, but on the inside of the peel it was a great orange! I always want to eat the apples they have too, but they are just sitting open to the air and I never have a sink to wash them well….

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Seltzer too. I should be sipping plain water, but these make a packed lunch SO much more fun!

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All lined up before their execution in my mouth 🙂

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STUDENTS: I found this awesome website for online flashcards. I was searching for Organic chem functional groups to study and came across it. There are already tons of flashcards made by other people in the world and you can search for your topic (luckily someone had already done functional groups!). OR you can make your own. Then you can learn them multiple ways – typing in the answer>, flashcard style, tests with multiple choice and true/false, and even 2 corny but helpful games.

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I might seek out some hot tea because I am freezing!!!!!!!!!! Must be that iced coffee that set the tone for the day

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But that would require hauling all of my stuff over there, so I’ll probably just stay put (and cold!) next to my classroom.

Patriot Day

Seven years ago, I was a freshman at Davidson, still asleep, when my friend Snakey came into my room and said a plane had crashed into the Pentagon. I pictured a tiny commuter plane making an emergency landing in the parking lots. But when I heard commotion next door in the lounge, I went to join the crowd gathering. A plane hit the first tower. Then we all watched live as the second plane hit, and later when the towers crumbled to the ground. I had goosebumps that lasted all day that day, and still get them when I think about what happened. Take a moment today to hum some patriotic music to honor our country and those who lost their lives on September 11.

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  1. Ange C. says

    September 11, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    Amazing how we all can remember that day so vividly, right? One never to forget. Glad you have a little tribute on here. 😉

    As for whoever asked about shoes under the b-fast post, i ADORE asics. Every pair I have had has been wonderful..great support and they hold up really well.

    Granola planks—-can anyone offer some suggestions as to what to eat them with? I have some blueberry vanilla ones (YESSSS) and am looking for lots of ways to eat them. THX!

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  2. Biz319 says

    September 11, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    I was working in downtown Chicago that day. My office building was smack in the middle between the Sears Tower and John Hancock building – the two tallest buildings in Chicago.

    I didn’t even have a chance to put my stuff down as they evacuated our building, fearing that Chicago was next on the list to be hit.

    The droves of people heading to the train station is something I will never forget. Of course, all the trains were full and made every stop. It took me 5 hours to get home that day.

    I can’t believe 7 years has gone by already!

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  3. VeggieGirl says

    September 11, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Love the online flashcards!!

    Oh yes, I too remember EVERYTHING about today, 7 years ago. This day will live on memories forever.

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  4. ttfn300 says

    September 11, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    I’m glad so many are remembering… no one should forget…

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  5. shawna says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    Did you always like tofu or was it an acquired taste?

    I just tried the baked tofu, but either I did something wrong, or I just don’t like it. I’m not sure if it’s the taste or texture or what. If you haven’t always like it, could you please let me know how you eased your way into using it on a regular basis. I’m really trying to only eat meat at one meal, so this would be helpful in the protein dept. Thanks!

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  6. Get it Right! says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Oh yeah, I’m glad you remember it so well – except that planes hit BOTH the towers well before they hit the Pentagon.

    If you don’t remember and don’t care enough to do the research to get it right then at least have enough respect to not say anything.

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  7. KatieTX says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    I remember I was a freshman in high school..I know I am young..the most vivid memory I have is my world geography teacher starting to cry as he told us what happened because they wouldn’t show us on TV. I also remember my dad was in Paris on business and he couldn’t come home for a week because of all the flights canceled and high security and how much I wanted my dad to come home and protect me. Still so sad to think that it actually happened.

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  8. Seriously says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    I’m with Get it Right, if you don’t remember what happened don’t say anything at all.

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  9. Kristin says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    I dont think it matters if she got it right or not – its the thought that counts. Those details are meaningless – its the lives that were lost that should be remembered today.

    Seriously and Get It Right should show some respect and some class.

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  10. BethT says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    OK, get a grip people. That was a day of confusion and misinformation for many people. Clearly this is the info Kath had AT THAT TIME. Take a look in the mirror and see how perfect you are at expressing everything.

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  11. Get it Right! says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Kristin – you’d feel differently if you lost loved ones that day or had close friends who did. Those peoples’ lives are changed forever and the least we can do is be respectful.

    It is the thought that counts but if she’s not sure what happened or doesn’t remember clearly – she shouldn’t make up a story.

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  12. Trina says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Not to mention the fact that Kath didn’t say that the plane hit the Pentagon FIRST, she merely said that her friend told her that the plane hit the Pentagon…and then she watched the planes hit the towers on tv. Way to overanalyze…

    I will be in strong remembrance of September 11th today, as my military husband is actually on a flight right now to spend the next three weeks in survival school (where a lot of not fun things happen)…

    God Bless America!!

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  13. Emily says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    They were replaying the footage all day. She might have seen the pentagon one before seeing the twin towers. I know it was jumbled up, and i didn’t even know what had exactly occured until later that day. It was hard piecing all the info together.

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  14. AlliJag says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    I agree with Kristin – I think Kath’s main point was to always remember what today means, and that a lot of innocent people lost theirs lives. I don’t think her post was meant to be a factual excerpt from a history book, but merely a reminder of the importance that today should hold for every single American. Her post was meant as positive, she just made a mistake in the details – everyone makes mistakes. On a day like today, I would hope tolerance would be more prevalent. Shame on you Seriously and Get It Right. I’m sorry if you lost loved ones 7 years ago – my heart goes out to you and your families, but you do not need to tear down Kath for trying to honor our country and remember those that lost their lives.

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  15. Get it Right! says

    September 11, 2008 at 1:58 pm

    I was struck by it because she said she watched the second plane hit LIVE ON TV, which would have been impossible if the Pentagon had already been hit.

    I’m strong in remembrance today too, that is why I am being nitpicky.

    Trina, many thanks to your husband for his service to our country.

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  16. Get it Right! says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    FINE I am sorry, Kath, your heart was in the right place.

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  17. ModelBehavior says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    WOW, such unneeded animosity.

    Kudo’s for the tribute Kath, please ignore the negative Nancy’s out there (no offense to anyone named Nancy)

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  18. C. says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    My town was hit especially hard as my dad along with about 80% of the adults in it commute to NYC everyday. I remember watching the TV in my art class in high school completely terrified. Thankfully my father was ok, but many of my friend’s parents were not. Thank you Kath for mentioning this today… I don’t care if the details were right or wrong in your post, I just care that you thought to remember that day and all the people who were hurt/died, directly or indirectly.

    I now work in the World Financial center, directly overlooking ground zero. It was really hard walking to work today and seeing all the people gathered in the area… I hope even those who did not know anyone who died still take the time to remember 9/11 today. Just a quick thank you that you are alive right now could be enough.

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  19. runjess says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    What a great website find. Making your own flashcards takes forever.

    And I often go grocery shopping just because I’m out of fruit, especially bananas. That’s an “emergency trip.”

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  20. Amy says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Thanks for the tip about the flashcards. I already made regular ones for the first week of A&P I but I’m now putting them online to make studying a little easier at work. At least now I look like I’m working unlike when I sneak in index cards under files. ha!

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  21. Jenn says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Has anybody read entry posted today at the Weighting Game blog? It is about food blogs and I think those of us that enjoy them/benefit from them should post some comments in support over there – the orginial article isn’t exactly attacking food blogs as much as questioning them, but there definitely seem to be some misperceptions out there. Seriously, check it out!

    http://theweightinggame.ivillage.com/dietfitness/2008/09/food_blogging_the_newest_eatin.html

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  22. Danielle says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    I think it’s ridiculous that there are people overanalyzing what was said. So it was a little backwards? Does it change the way people feel about it? Does it change the message she was conveying?
    I also live in a town that was greatly affected by 9-11 there’s also a book about the tragedy that focuses on my town. Middletown, America. Besides NYC our town was hit the hardest with the amount of people lost and that book describes a lot of the families lives before and after 9-11. Great book.
    My dad had a meeting there that day but not until 11, so lucky for us he was safe. Many of my friends weren’t so lucky. It was a tough time for all of us.
    Great tribute Kath.

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  23. DaisyMay says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    DOES ANYONE KNOW IF WHOLE FOODS SELLS WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH?

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  24. Jenn says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Jenn, thats crazy, i just read that blog. great points. its just a lot to take in.

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  25. Jenn says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    its just like that sweet CCV. she is adorable, smart, and pretty. she said she eats all the time. but. as a professional. i have never seen a body like that without a ED.

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  26. musicfan says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I think people project their own grief and that emerges as anger; a way to get out the negativity. Hence the harping on what was perceived as a mis-statement of historical data. Such a sensitive issue for us all. Peace.

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  27. Christin S says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    PLEASE READ THIS. When I was in High school (9 years ago) we had an assignment to ask our parents where they were and what they were doing when JFK got shot. Both my parents remembered, but they each remember it differently. In fact, there are conspiracy theories still circling to this day regarding the events that took place surrounding JFK’s death. It still doesn’t change the fact that our country suffered a terrible loss.
    Fast forward to 9/11/2001. I remember clearly where I was and I what I did that day. Almost everyone will, but the stories will differ. It was much more extreme than JFK’s shooting to be sure, but 911 is to us what the JFK shooting was to our parents and grandparents in the way that they will always remember where they were and what they did.
    Let’s remember the people who were lost and thier families, rather than get caught up in the details, kay guys? In the end, that’s what will matter, and what will be remembered by our children and grandchildren.

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  28. Amanda says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Those sandwich breads just look SO good and SO fresh!! Yum!!

    KATH, Thanks for responding to my question about perfect oats! I’m taking your list to the grocery store tonight! You’re the best!

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  29. hk says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    quizlet is my savior, i could have sworn i told you about it a while ago…so glad you found it. it’s such a saver!!! good luck with school and your day! lunch hits all of my favs 🙂

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  30. sarah says

    September 11, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    shawna- Different types of tofu have very different flacors and textures. Also, the way it’s cooked matters a lot. So, I’d experiment some before you decide you don’t like it. And if you really just don’t like tofu, there are lots of other things to try- tempeh, seitan, fake soy meat, etc…

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  31. Ange C. says

    September 11, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    DaisyMay- YESS! I have bought them there, already made and 2 to a package. They’re by the bread section. 🙂

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  32. Julieh says

    September 11, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    It’s good to see that the majority of people on here realize that to nitpick about the order of events that happened so close together is to miss the point entirely. I think that it is most important to remember the people that were lost and the friends and families that were affected. We are supposed to be uniting with each other, not tearing others down. Also, because news coverage replayed the events over and over, it is easy to get it mixed up in your head- that doesn’t change what happened.
    Seriously, I think some people just go blog to blog online waiting to pounce on someone if they don’t state everything to their satisfaction.
    Sheesh!

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  33. yadi says

    September 11, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Kath,
    I love quizlet. You can get it to test you as well. I used to have to “test” and quiz my daughter on all subjects to help her study. I think this site does it so much more efficiently. Now we spend a little bit of time reviewing, she’ll test on quizlet and we are on to more fun stuff. Perfect site. Take care.

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  34. Penney says

    September 11, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    I agree with what musicfan said about grief coming out as anger. I remember for a while after 9/11 I was very angry whenever someone said that people jumped out of the Towers. I felt that term didn’t really capture the situation and that people who were using it were insensitive. After awhile I realized it wasn’t really about the term – it was about my sadness and horror and powerlessness. But it was a good lesson for me in how sometimes I can turn those harder, more sensitive feelings into anger – its easier for me to be angry and lash out. I still do that sometimes, but hopefully I catch myself quicker. So I hope that people who are feeling angry or sad today are able to find comfort.

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  35. Melissa P. says

    September 11, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    It was interesting flying today. When I walked into the airport this morning it was teaming with news crews. They even did a moment of silence on our flight before we pushed away from the gate, which I thought was nice…
    Thank you for doing a tribute. Even thinking about the events now gives me goosebumps.

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  36. Kath says

    September 11, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    shawna ,
    I’ve always liked tofu, but I haven’t had much experience with it until recently. I’ve tried it on buffets and stuff and though it was OK but recently I’ve REALLY been enjoying the texture and flavor – or lack there of. It’s pretty bland, but I love the texture. I like the firm kind the best.

    Kath

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  37. shawna says

    September 12, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Kath and Sarah – thanks for your responses on the tofu. I guess I will have to to try a few different kinds. I had the extra firm from TJs and baked it.

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  38. Caroline says

    September 12, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    QUIZLET ROCKS. I passed all of my History Vocab tests with it. Use it…it works!

    Reply
  39. mh says

    September 12, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    some people are so rude! thank you kath for remembering and reminding people

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