Rub the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle with the thyme. Some garlic and a squeeze of lemon will be nice, simple, and flavorful. Don’t go too overboard with the seasoning until you learn how you like it.

It is generally wonderful in any recipe that calls for thyme. I use it in addition to the ingredients in my balsamic vinaigrette for a nice flavor boost. It’s great on chicken.

Either you trust him or you don’t. If you’re uncomfortable, then tell him. If you’re just basing this in the past, remember he’s a different person from your ex. Also, if it feels wrong, then trust your instincts. Good luck. And don’t let jealousy ruin a good thing.

I’d suggest replacing the wheels on your existing cart. Look at either Amazon or a skate shop. I did this and added 5 years to our suitcases. Bonus- they roll better now than they ever did.

My Leki poles are nearly 30 years old and the parts, should they wear out, are replaceable. I highly recommend them. I suggest you try out the different grip choices. Mine are cork and don’t get cold, but aren’t as grippy as other choices. I have YakTrax, but haven’t used them (or needed them) in Iceland or Norway. In the US they were fine, but I’ve used them fewer than 10x in 15 years.

I came here to say this. Fwiw, mine are at least 5 yrs old. I do farm work, yard work, a lot of chainsaw/tree cutting work with them.

The flex version is better than the non flex. Pay attention to the style so you get the pocket/loop configuration you want.

Read Askamanager.com for advice on your resume and strategies to explain the short tenure. This wasn’t you. This was on them.