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Paige
@2thirdsacrewood.bsky.social
Chef/Cook, Blogger, Gardener, Cat and Dog Lover, Go Chiefs

Personal account....but I will occasionally post about my food blog, newsletter and cooking classes, too.

https://www.forloveofthetable.com/
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The U.S. president has now chosen to throw America to Putin’s side and is more than willing to see this war end on Russian terms.

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
A Terrible Milestone in the American Presidency
Trump switches sides in the war for freedom.
www.theatlantic.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Don’t look away from the needless death being inflicted around the world by the Trump/Musk shutdown of USAID. Even if the federal courts ultimately save the agency, thousands of people will have died in the meantime. Because of a billionaire’s spite, sadism, and paranoia. slate.com/news-and-pol...
February 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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“Well, we’re just going to do it and dare somebody to stop us, and by the time they stop us, we’ll have destroyed it.”

Sums up exactly what the Trump infection known as Elon Musk is designed to do. In every agency. Across the entire government.
They’re going after the weather

Just like they said they would in project 2025
I have covered NOAA and it’s work for like 15 years and this is brutal. If you’re there and want to chat or share anything, signal is davelevitan.26
February 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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For what it’s worth, when I spent years in Afghanistan and Iraq, the most powerful thing I ever saw was USAID digging wells & repairing schools. The most effective power we will ever have.
February 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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When I was a lawyer in the White House, I can’t stress enough how much we all cared about following the rules - the black letter law and the informal limits of tradition, morality and shame.

You really can’t fathom yet what it will mean for the most powerful actors to care about none of that.
December 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
On a happy note: I finally had a moment to write a new blog post--a salad I have been enjoying this fall (and took to share at Thanksgiving).

www.forloveofthetable.com/2024/11/autu...
Autumn Salad with Grapes, Celery, Blue Cheese & Candied Pepitas
A Chef shares recipes (savory & sweet) and cooking lessons--featuring explanations of good technique and emphasizing the use of seasonal ingredients.
www.forloveofthetable.com
December 1, 2024 at 6:42 AM
My November newsletter...all about preparing the turkey for a small Thanksgiving...is out today (link below).

If you aren't familiar with my work, my newsletter is for paid subscribers. But there is loads of free content on my blog...and LOTS of ideas for Thanksgiving: www.forloveofthetable.com
A Small Thanksgiving
...you don't need a crowd to enjoy the traditional foods
forloveofthetable.beehiiv.com
November 15, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Happy to be here.
November 15, 2024 at 3:17 PM