Food

I drove behind an SUV with this bumper sticker: “No Farms No Food.” It’s a simple message, and quite obvious, really, but on this day, it caught me. It wasn’t the irony of an SUV-driving eco-lover that caught my attention; I don’t know what it was.  Read More »

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings we normally overlook in life. Family, friends, faith, time, education, food, housing, transportation, job, nature, and chocolate are a few of the many blessings we receive. We need to recognize their value and strive to remember that importance throughout the year.  Read More »

When I travel, I have two rules. They’re very simple, and they increase the likelihood of adventure. Before I explain them, let me clarify, dear reader, these rules are good for ME. By no means am I meaning to suggest that anyone else should espouse them.

My first rule: Do NOT eat anywhere I can eat at home.
My second rule: Do NOT eat at the same place twice.  Read More »

Fast Food Nation : The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
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I love coffee. I mean, there is precious little on this planet that I love more. I’m not too discriminating about what I drink, either; I’m ashamed to say. Coffee, decaffienated, lattes, chai, and cappuccino – I’ll drink it all.  Read More »

Peace be upon you!  Read More »

Peace be upon you!

The guests arrived at nigt, food was very short, the couple put the hungry children in bed to sleep, put the light out, made eating noise without eating any food so that guests were comfortable in having thier fill.  Read More »