Inside the mind of another crazy person

This page is random thoughts, pictures, and much more... I am an Iraq War veteran, a peace activist, and an academic. I have a PhD in Political Science. I am currently living in NYC! I love to travel, nature, music, art, movies, food, sports, and people!

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Made an awesome Ruben with some Rye from @caupona.co It is amazing!!! 😋 yum #ruben #cornedbeef #homemade #mmm #lunch (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2sHj9DdYh/?igshid=6s8r884gqrvq

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A few days late but still tasty!!! Homemade corned beef and cabbage! As well as carrots, onions, and Po-tay-toes!!! Can’t forget the Guinness! #irishdinner #cornedbeef #Guinness #crockpotmeals #Govna #yum https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0sW9tDVo5/?igshid=7v7lpb7dmjlj

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This one skillet chicken, Brussel sprouts, and orange bell peppers was awesome! I coated the chicken with olive oil, mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and Rosemary! #mmm #castironcooking #castiron #oneskilletmeal #healthyeating #covidcooking (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMD9FNbja90/?igshid=1ql9mwlhdke8n

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Mahi-mahi fish tacos! #tacos #tacosarelife #homemade #homemadefood #covidcooking #fishtacos #mmm (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLapXG0jegN/?igshid=1udtiwcdlunsp

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1st dose #covidvaccine #covid19 (at Cheyenne VAMC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZtCuUDRYB/?igshid=1jtsykep4dzrz

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7° and I still got my 5 miles in! It’s much better with the balaclava and my thermal underwear! Looks like the next two days will be about the same... 🥶 #coldweather #colorado #brrr (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLNoFP1jbwc/?igshid=1xrabyszerohf

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Some good ol classic pasgetti 😂 and a spinach salad, and @caupona.co everything baguette with garlic butter on it! 😋 #spaghetti #pasgetti #coviddinner #yum #covidcooking (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIoi-PjTmv/?igshid=mlct1h936k5m

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I’ve lost far too many friends to suicide... you know I’m here if you ever need to talk, but also don’t be afraid to seek professional help, it saved my life... #suicideprevention #suicideawarness https://www.instagram.com/p/CLAl2rxjmvA/?igshid=1hfapav34v99x

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The cutest whiskey ever! It came with a scarf and a Christmas hat! It’s a whiskey with coffee, chocolate, and peppermint! 😋 @baristaspirits #whiskey #mmm (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK0ZOVyDuFp/?igshid=1fw66nosgrzhw

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This sandwich was amazing!!!! Inspired by the @steakoutsaloon Chicken Steve, this bad boy is on the @caupona.co everything baguette, with chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, and an avocado yogurt, and some sweet potato tots on the side! 😋 #yum #sandwich #tasty #covidcooking #coviddinner #mmm (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxjwFgDeb-/?igshid=1cjft4vkb4ctq

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I can now abide! Been wanting this sweater for a loooooooong time! #thedude #thedudeabides #biglebowski #westerly (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxYwAyDe7-/?igshid=1aghvaqh0zqc8

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@caupona.co has done it again! They went and made some amazing garlic baguettes with everything bagel topping! It is so damn amazing! I really hope they make it a regular flavor in their lineup! Anyways, this led to me making a steak sandwich with mushrooms, onions, and spinach, with a side of asparagus! Yum! #steaksandwich #yum #coviddinner #homemade #bread #foodporn #breadporn (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKu8EMhjflr/?igshid=17m30s3urev65

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Went for a hike today up at Horsetooth! It was a beautiful day! #outdoors #hiking #beautiful #nature #CO #NoCO #FoCo (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuvdncD15o/?igshid=jcfymc2epq8y

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A stuffed pepper and some sweet potato waffle fries! #coviddinner #yum #dinner #foodporn (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSfKCBjGVj/?igshid=1gdgp4w00g2tl

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A stuffed pepper and some sweet potato waffle fries! #coviddinner #yum #dinner #foodporn (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSfKCBjGVj/?igshid=1gdgp4w00g2tl

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I splurged and picked up one of my favorites that I don’t often get! @angelsenvy #angelsenvy #bourbon (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKLIuNoj02n/?igshid=hjvm8n0rf9t1

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A very liberal take on Georgian Khachapuri... I swear there’s an egg in there, it’s just under some Italian sausage, onions, mushrooms, and avocado 😂 #coviddinner #yum #dinner #Khachapuri #homemade (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKIUIk0jJBk/?igshid=1ttl2dzwwbcxx