May 2025
Why I’m Appreciating FI More Than Ever Now
I didn’t think I’d ever want kids. There was so much I wanted to do/see during my life and I felt like having kids would get in the way. Two things changed when I got to my late 30s though. First, my wife’s sisters started having kids and I got to see how fun/crazy they […]
Reimagining Teacher Professionalism: Empowering Educators for the Future
BOULDER, CO (March 11, 2025)—A professionalized teaching workforce is key to strong educational opportunities, improved student outcomes, and broader societal benefits. However, recent policies aimed at improving teacher quality have had unintended consequences—eroding teacher autonomy, increasing workload, standardizing curriculum and assessment, and fostering public distrust. In NEPC’s new policy brief, Let’s Stop Asking Whether Teachers […]
Desperately Seeking the Unforseen
When I pull into the boat ramp parking lot, it’s just after midnight. It should be deserted. Nobody goes night boating. But my headlights illuminate a red sedan parked hood to the woods. I can’t tell if it’s occupied. The windows are dark. My brain tries to make it make sense. You can’t pull a […]
Red sauce recipes for cooking like your Italian-American Nonna
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Endorsement: Mike Bloomberg Is The Only Candidate With The Integrity And Resources To Keep Paying Us After He Loses
Whiskeyleaks.net We at Whiskeyleaks have worked hard to establish a reputation for integrity and truth-seeking in our hard-hitting journalism. We’ve always found it best to avoid political affiliations as not to give our critics ammunition with which to impugn our objectivity. However, this presidential election is different. The stakes have never been higher and we […]
Homemade Stevia Extract
Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home. Plus it’s a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions! We like homemade stevia extract to sweeten smoothies and cheesecake, but it also tastes great in coffee or sweet tea! If you grow your own stevia, you can preserve the fresh leaves […]
Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky Recipe
This Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky recipe is the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet. It’s all about the freshly ground peppercorns, which level up the flavors with peppery heat along with a subtle fruity note. Brown sugar, garlic, and smoked paprika—plus soy and Worcestershire sauces—seal the deal! It’s no secret that we’re huge fans […]
How to Grow and Care for Rosemary Indoors and Outdoors
Fragrant, savory rosemary is one of our favorite herbs to use in the kitchen. This hardy Mediterranean native also makes a striking addition to your garden or houseplant collection. Here’s everything you need to know to grow rosemary indoors or outdoors. Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus Common Name: Rosemary Plant Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Two to six feet tall […]
Cowangie Road Trip: The Joy of Music in a Remote Tiny Town
Road trip discovery of an old car in a field near Cowangie. I’ve had the good fortune to undertake the significant road trip from Melbourne to the tiny town of Cowangie on several occasions. What I discovered on those long journeys makes me eager to return. Making an epic road trip ranks high on the […]
How to Drink More Water Without Even Trying
Oh honey, ever look up at 4 PM and realize your only liquid all day was one sad glass of water? Yeah… been there, parched that. Life gets wild—meetings, errands, doom scrolling on your phone—it’s no wonder we forget something as basic (but vital) as drinking water. But let me hit you with a little […]