Teacher Fired For His Beliefs

A parochial school teacher was fired for his beliefs. He believed in the religious doctrine he was teaching, just not in the jingoism that was supposed to accompany it. He was fired for not displaying an American flag in his classroom. Here's a bit of his own explanation:

The whole notion that loyalty to country is connected to one's religious faith is totally bizarre and unjustified.

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Edamame

Tonight's new meal attempt was teriyaki chicken, stirfried veggies and edamame rice. Everything was a hit, except for the edamame rice. Not only did Alex not particularly appreciate the soybeans, the rice vinegar-laced rice was also not loved. Ah, well. At least the teriyaki went over well. Tomorrow is an old favorite - cheese-stuffed manicotti. Mmmm...

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