Stories of Hope Through Adversity When parents started messaging actor Jake Johnson, star of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” and shared that the movie was helping their kids get through this tough time, Johnson decided he would go one step further to offer support. He responded to parents and offered to send personalized voicemails to kids who could use some extra encouragement.
“When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chodron “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Turn to apps like Libby, which is linked to libraries and allows you to borrow books for free, and Kindle to access these titles as e-books.
MOVIES: “A Beautiful Day in the
When the world feels scary and uncertain, it can help to have a hero on your side. Johnson’s act is an example of the way we can come together and offer support and reassurance to one another through challenging times. Now more than ever, we can all benefit from a reassuring voice — be it a superhero or simply a friend who’s reaching out to say hello. Looking at other examples of people who have overcome adverse situations can help remind us that we will get through this. Here are a few titles to turn to when you could use some inspiration and hope.
Neighborhood” “Forrest Gump”
“The King’s Speech”
“Hidden Figures”
“Queen of Katwe”
BOOKS: “I Am Malala: The Story of a Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban” by Malala Yousafzai “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant “Endurance: My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery” by Scott Kelly “The Overstory” by Richard Powers
You can access these movies on a number of streaming services, including Netflix and Apple Movies. Many newer movies are being released through streaming services and are available through your preferred devices, including “The Way Back” and “Frozen II.”
Look to these stories for inspiration and guidance when you need it most.
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Sticky and Sweet Pork ‘Ribs’
Whether you’re celebrating your mom or those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, there’s no better recipe to grill up than these delectable country-style pork ribs.
Inspired by Bon Appétit
ingredients
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2 heads garlic, cloves separated
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1/2 cup chili oil
3 thumbs ginger, chopped
1/3 cup oyster sauce
1 cup hoisin sauce 3/4 cup fish sauce
1/3 cup toasted sesame oil
5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, flattened
2/3 cup honey
3/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup rice wine
1 tbsp molasses
Directions
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Using a convection plate on the grill, cook pork until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 140–145 F. In a large saucepan, simmer brown sugar, molasses, and reserved marinade for 6–8 minutes. Baste the pork with the brown sugar glaze for 2 minutes before serving.
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In a blender, purée garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, honey, rice wine, chili oil, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil until smooth.
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Reserve and chill 1 1/2 cups for later use.
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In a bag, add the remaining mixture and pork shoulder. Marinate for at least 8 hours.
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