In some parts of the world it’s Father’s Day. I had a great dad and granddad, but I know that not everyone did. Fathers come in many varieties and circumstances. Some moms do double duty as dads as well. Dads of dogs and cats and other creatures like me count too. Thanks to all the dads who are setting an example of making the world a better place.
Today is Juneteenth in the United States. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is indeed the day when all slaves were free.
It’s an important holiday to remember a dark part of American history where people owned people. It’s something that should never be repeated. Freedom takes vigilance and practice. I celebrate with those whose ancestors were enslaved longer than they should have been.
I made shrimp tacos tonight paired with Laura’s Mexican street corn.
The tacos were made with pre-cooked shrimp marinated in Dan-o’s Tac-o seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice. I lightly roasted the shrimp in the oven and put them in warmed street taco shells with cojita cheese and lettuce with a squirt of more lime.
Laura said they were good, and for that I am glad.
Hello there friends, it’s another Tuesday. May your coffee or whatever be good. Love and peace to you all.
My wife, parents, and sister have been constant inspirations. They have encouraged me too. I am also inspired by those in the culture who seek to make life better for as many people as possible. People who I have come across online have given me hope. Lately people in health care have amazed me. Nurses, nurse assistants, rehabilitation specialists, doctors, and more have shown me great skill and ability to heal and help people get back to where they were before. Thanks to all who have inspired me to want to be better and do more myself.
I have been a caregiver to my wife, who had emergency surgery in April to clear a severe infection that could have been fatal. Part of that caregiving is wound care. I received a crash course in taking care of her significant surgical wounds before she left her rehabilitation hospital on May 9th. Since then I have practiced the art of applying gauze, pads, creams, saline, and other things to help her heal. So in a sense I have mastered that skill as much as an amateur nurse can.
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