Sam, a privileged boy, often bullied classmates from less affluent backgrounds, including Kelly, whose mother worked as a janitor. His mockery reached a peak when he publicly humiliated Kelly. However, his father unexpectedly visited school and overheard Sam’s hurtful remarks. Outraged, Sam’s father demanded he apologize and punished him by making him assist the school janitor. Through this experience, Sam learned empathy and apologized to Kelly and his classmates, vowing never to judge others by their circumstances again.
Healthy pickled beets
Eight large, fresh beets
one cup vinegar
half a cup of sugar
one and a half tsp whole cloves
One and a half tsp whole allspice
Half a teaspoon of salt
* Instructions:
Beets: scrub, then cut off tops to 1 inch. Put in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Heat till boiling. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat, or until tender. Take out of the water and let cool. After peeling and slicing, put the beets in a basin and reserve.
Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves, spices, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the beets. For at least one hour, refrigerate. Before serving, drain.
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