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2. SECURE
Backyard pools should be surrounded by a sturdy, secure fence that prevents access to children and pets! Additionally, keep the area around the pool clear, put away pool toys when not in use, and make sure all covers are completely removed before swimming and completely secured after. 3. USE COMMON SENSE There’s a reason most public pools have a list of rules, chief among them is no running or horseplay! Make sure you set a good example for any little ones around and enforce these common-sense safety rules to build good habits when near a pool. As for the adults: Do not swim after drinking alcohol, and refrain from diving into water that is less than 6 feet deep.
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Thai Minced Pork Salad
Though the holiday dates back to the Civil War era — known at the time as Decoration Day — it didn’t become an officially observed federal holiday in the U.S. until 1971. The name “Decoration Day” comes from how the holiday was observed: People visited the graves of fallen soldiers in the springtime, said prayers, and decorated the graves with flowers. Many people continue this tradition today, visiting the graves of fallen family members or military cemeteries. The proliferation of modern-day cemeteries is actually tied to this historical moment. There were more deaths in the Civil War than any other war in U.S. history. Cemeteries were established to house all of these fallen heroes and came to replace traditional practices of burying the dead in churchyards or town commons. In addition to the history we share in this country, many have a personal tie to the holiday through their family history. Memorial Day is a great time to remember the stories of fallen heroes in your family and pass these stories on to younger generations. If you’re able to visit the grave of a family member, consider continuing the long tradition of placing flowers and taking a moment for remembrance and observation during the holiday weekend. Kansas City residents also have a terrific local opportunity to partake in Memorial Day ceremonies organized by the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Last year’s event was live-streamed due to the pandemic, and organizers are still finalizing plans for this year, but the museum is open to visitors. It’s a wonderful place to learn more about WWI and pay your respects to those who’ve served our country. Keep an eye out for updates on this year’s Memorial Day ceremonies at TheWorldWar.org/memorialday.
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Called “Larb” in Thailand, this popular street food comes together quickly and can be easily modified to suit your individual taste.
INGREDIENTS
• 5 tbsp uncooked Thai sticky rice • 1 lb ground pork • 1/2 tbsp chili flakes • 1/8 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce • Juice of 1–2 limes, to taste • 4 small shallots, thinly sliced • 4 green onions, thinly sliced • Cilantro leaves, to taste • Mint leaves, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. First, make toasted rice powder: In a frying pan over low heat, dry-roast the rice, stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and smells fragrant, about 15 minutes. 2. Let toasted rice cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor. Set aside. 3. In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, fry pork, breaking it into small pieces as you go, until fully cooked. 4. Remove from heat and add 1 heaping tbsp of toasted rice powder along with all other ingredients. Stir to combine. 5. Taste and adjust, adding more lime juice and herbs to suit your palate. Serve with rice.
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