{"id":2128,"date":"2026-03-09T06:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=2128"},"modified":"2026-03-09T06:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:40:22","slug":"lunch-box-quotes-94","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=2128","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Box Quotes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This past weekend was a good one. The wife and I, with the help of the kids, spent most of our time ‘improving the fighting position<\/em>‘ a.k.a spring cleaning. I think I say this for every season, but this is my favorite time of the year. Windows open, buttercups blooming, the promise of Spring. Number 4 had a couple lacrosse games this weekend, and unfortunately for her, they did not end as well as the others. This year is going to be a challenge of perseverance and growth because she is on a 6th-grade team playing against Middle School teams, which are mixed 6-8 grades. There is a maturity and skill gap that is noticeable on the field. She did score her first goal, though! Also, the wife made Red Beans and Rice last night, it is definitely shareworthy!<\/p>\n

Cajun Rice and Beans<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n
  • 12<\/span> oz<\/span> fully cooked smoked Beef Sausage Link<\/span>, cut into \u00bc inch slices.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> onion<\/span>, diced<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 cup celery, diced<\/li>\n
  • 1 bell pepper<\/li>\n
  • 4<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span>, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> cajun seasoning (Cajun 2-Step)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pinch<\/span> of red pepper flakes to taste or Hot sauce on the side (this is what we did)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 4<\/span> cups<\/span> chicken stock<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 14.5<\/span> oz<\/span> can diced tomatoes<\/span>, do not drain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> long-grain rice<\/span>, I used Jasmine<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 15.5<\/span> oz<\/span> red kidney beans<\/span> drained<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fresh chopped green onions for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Add salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Heat a large skillet (you need a lid) on medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Add in the sausage and saute for about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Add in the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook 3-5 minutes just until soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook another minute.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Sprinkle in the cajun seasoning, and mix until coated.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, and rice. Turn up the heat and bring it to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, and stir, scraping the bottom for any browned bits.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Reduce the heat to a low temperature. Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes , then turn the heat off and let it sit for 5-10 minutes without lifting the lid.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Remove the lid and garnish with fresh chopped green onions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

        As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids\u2019 lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, but 2-4 get handwritten napkins.<\/p>\n

        Visual credits to: @CowboyGospeler<\/p>\n

        Quotes: @constantinvonh @HermannHessed @fraveris<\/p>\n

        Quotes: <\/strong><\/p>\n

        1. “America is best described by one word, freedom.”<\/em> – Dwight D. Eisenhower (Hat tip, Keith Olsen)<\/p>\n

        2. “Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.”<\/em> – Robert Frost<\/p>\n

        3. \u201cKeep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.<\/em>\u201d – Mark Twain<\/p>\n

        4. \u201cThe appearance of things changes according to the emotions, and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.\u201d<\/em> – Khalil Gibran<\/p>\n

        Bonus quote: “Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober.”<\/em> – 1 Thessalonians 5:6<\/p>\n

        Source:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        “Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.”<\/p>\n

        \u2014 Robert Frost pic.twitter.com\/3mkURhPZZQ<\/a><\/p>\n

        \u2014 Multipolar Press \/ Constantin von Hoffmeister (@constantinvonh) March 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n