LEARNING ABOUT ASTRONOMY AND SASQUATCH
If you got the chance to read through last month’s newsletter, then you know that I was recently able to watch a presentation by Keith Cunningham, the original “rich dad” from the “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” book series. During the presentation, Cunningham spent some time exploring the importance of reading. In fact, he claimed that he reads at least two books a week! I’ve always wanted to be a much more habitual reader, but, by the time I get home from work, I’d rather immerse myself in a mindless Netflix series than start turning pages. But Cunningham got me thinking about my own approach to reading, and, while it may not align with the more traditional process, I think it’s equally as educational. When I was in grade school, there was a program at the public library that offered prizes to kids who read a certain number of books in order to encourage them to read more often. I remember checking out as many books as I could find on two distinct subjects: astronomy and Sasquatch, the only two subjects I was apparently interested in at the time. I remember skimming the pages, reading several chapters that seemed especially exciting, turning back to the beginning, and eventually reaching the final pages in no particular order. By the time the due date for the reading program came around, my mom was ready to take the book to the library so I could claim my prize. I remember telling her, “I can’t say I read these books because I didn’t read every word.” She responded, “People read in different ways. You don’t have to read every word in order to have finished a book.”
When it comes to pleasure reading, I still take that same approach today. I find that if I don’t, I end up with five or six books stacked on my nightstand, all only partially read. Following the same process that I did as a child, looking at chapter titles and working my way through the ones that seemed pertinent to me, helps me remember the material and maintains my interest for much longer. For that reason, I think we should all be a little
easier on ourselves when it comes to reading. You don’t have to read all 587,287 words in “War and Peace” to have finished it. You don’t even need to start with the first word! Find what works for you, and go from there.
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PALEO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup onion, diced • 1 red pepper, diced • 2 strips bacon, cut into squares • 1 large sweet potato, spiralized or grated • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups spinach • 1/2 cup chicken or
vegetable broth (optional: substitute with water)
• 1 tsp paprika • 6 eggs • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion, peppers, bacon, and sweet potatoes until bacon is completely rendered and onions are translucent. Then, add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Finally, add spinach and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and pour them over casserole. 5. Bake for 20–30 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
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