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Mother's Lessons

A warm and relieving remedy to a wintry evening. As we plane toward the sizzling pot on the stove, hints of roasted garlic, onion, and thyme soar to our noses. The woman tending to the pot adds jasmine rice one handful at a time. Sounds of yellow sears as water is added to the mix. A rolling boil arises and lets off steam like a hot spring. She covers the pot and ceases the blaze, turns to me and whispers, Now study what has been made.

Mother's Lessons

A warm and relieving remedy to a wintry evening. As we plane toward the sizzling pot on the stove, hints of roasted garlic, onion, and...

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