Dear Ma I learned dishwashing and bed making in the army
A soldier writes home in a humorous, rambling letter about army life. He jokes about bed making and being a first class dishwasher, calling it “kitchen police detail.” He, Oscar, describes grueling dishwashing duties, broken crockery, and sore hands while reflecting on wartime training, homesickness, and political rumors from New York landmarks.
Piquant Cream Cheese Filling For Sandwiches
Cream cheese mixed with chili sauce or catsup makes a piquant filling for sandwiches. They are appealing with hot beverages. Avoid cold water in hot aluminum pans to prevent warping. Use a rolled magazine as sleeve press when no sleeve board. Remove seeds from dates with a sharp paring knife and keep fingers moistened to prevent sticking. Store dates in a covered jar in a cupboard. Glass spoons are better for medicines. a small medicine glass is most accurate and inexpensive.
Unfortunate One and the Fortunes of Self-Discovery
A compact reflection on luck and adversity, noting that those who have never faced misfortune lack the chance to test themselves. The quote underscores how hardship can reveal strength and character.
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