Daily notes- Wednesday, June 8th- Raining. And we really need Rain.

 I have two things and then whatever floats to the front of the brain after that.

One- Chicken Salad.  I first had this on a vacation in Vermont- made by a South Carolina native and friend.  She had poached the chicken breast in lightly seasoned water in a wide frying pan (I don't know if it matters but this is what she did) Then shredded the still hot or warm meat finely and added mayo and honey.  Mixed and sampled until the ratio of mayo to honey to chicken was what she liked.  I remember her salad been almost mush.  But not in a bad way.

I take a "quick step" and just use the baked chicken breasts in the deli at the grocery.  They are usually just out of the oven.  I shred four baked breast halves with two forks.  But to be more like the  original  I think you should chop the chicken you shred (with a sharp knife) so it's pretty much all the same size.  Then add mayo and honey.  Mix. Taste.  Add more of both or one or the other until it's the way you like it.

My deli baked chicken is salty.  So I add no other seasoning.  I would assume the poaching liquid would be seasoned.  Addition: I use Hellman's Mayo and the Honey that comes in the Bear Shaped bottle.

Eat warm or.... refrigerate to let it get cold and eat it from a bowl or make yourself a "Salad Plate" or a Sandwich.  I fork it into a bowl after it's gotten cold and eat it with a fork.  I also eat some while making it- taste testing until the ratio of mayo to honey is what I like.  This is all about you.....and what you like.

I've had people want me to add finely chopped celery or sweet pickle.  Do that if you want.  I don't want.

Second Topic- today's Maine newspaper:  "Brogan Teel, Brunswick parent and Republican candidate for Maine Senate district 23, claimed the event (well organized student led protest of sexual assault claims being ignored by school officials) was "Political and organized by a Partisan and Progressive Group".  One of his "Top Priorities" is to fix the messes caused by lockdowns implemented by Progressive Leadership.  Yep.  Protest was held at the local Middle School.  And you read that correctly- "sexual assault claims being ignored".

This middle school is located in the center of my small Town with a very old and very well established private college as it's beating heart. Our US Senator Angus King lives within walking distance of this Middle School.  I used to mentor in this Middle School.  Listening to children share their worries and troubles with me and the handful of other college educated retired volunteers. Privately. There were tears.  Mine and theirs.  I am devastated that a State Senate candidate thinks we should ignore sexual abuse in our schools...and I admit...in their homes.