Fin’s Filosophy: WANT TO HEAR ABOUT MY GOALS FOR THIS YEAR?
Hello, everybody! I’m Fin, and I decided to hijack my dad’s
to pass my test so I could hang out with all the nice people in nursing homes and with the kids in school. So I begged my mom and dad to help me. Dad said that the neighbors would give him a hard time if they saw him with the walker contraption — he said something about being old, but I don’t really get the joke. Anyway, Mom helped me by taking me on strolls up and down the driveway while she used the walker. After just a few walks, I realized it wasn’t all that scary. Because I was able to get over being nervous and earn my blue ribbon, I think any other dog or human out there can do the same thing and reach their own goals. I’m not sure about cats or squirrels, though — do they even have goals? I’ll have to ponder this during my next nap.
You won’t believe it, but I have an even bigger test coming up! My 2019 goal is to pass my Therapy Dog exam. I guess if the goal is really important enough, you just keep
newsletter to bark about something very important: setting goals! As you can see from that super cute picture my mom took of me, I recently passed my Good Citizen Test with flying colors. When I think about it, I get so excited that my whole body starts to wiggle! To be honest, I hate tests, and passing this one was so much hard work. When I first started going to school, I loved getting to ride in the car, and I really, really, really loved all the treats I got to eat! Talk about positive motivation! But then the teachers showed me this big, scary, silver machine that people use to help them walk. My mom called it “a walker,” I think. I was very skittish at first, but I really wanted
working toward it and don’t give up. That’s what Dad says anyway. I’m not too nervous because I’ve been practicing all my tricks a lot at home, and I know so many commands now. Sometimes I feel like napping instead of practicing, so I’ll pretend I don’t hear my dad when he gives me a command. What can I say? A good snooze is hard to beat! Don’t tell Dad though — it will be our little secret!
CHICKEN CHOP SUEY INGREDIENTS
• 2 large or 4 medium chicken thighs • 3 pounds bok choy, cut into 3–4 inch ribbons • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 tablespoons water • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
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DIRECTIONS
1. In large pot, boil three cups of water. Add chicken and reduce to simmer, cooking for 30 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool. Once cooled, remove skin and bones, chop, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid. 2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat vegetable oil. Once simmering, add bok choy and cook for 1 minute, stirring throughout. Add half of reserved cooking liquid, cover skillet, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer bok choy to a plate. 3. Add remaining cooking liquid and chicken to the pan, maintaining high heat. Heat chicken, then add oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch-and-water mixture, sesame oil, and bok choy. Season to taste, toss together, and serve over rice.
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