I suppose there is a certain irony that while nearing the peak of American culture's affluence, abundance and wealth that we could suffer so much from preventable diseases and malnutrition. This is my take on why and what to do about it. It's hard for me to sit on the side lines, in anything, even …
Author: ptero9
Food, Glorious Food
Shortly after quitting smoking, around 17 years ago, feeling a little bit out of sorts, I did a little reading on food and nutrition. Quitting smoking a pack of cigarettes daily wreaked havoc on me, physically, from withdrawals that at times were unbearable, and by adding a few disruptions to daily habits and routines. I …
Blame it on Kindle
Wow, January is three-quarters over and I have not posted since Christmas! I'll blame it on receiving a new Kindle for Christmas. I have read six or seven books since December 20 - so much for cutting down on my book bill! The best part of Kindle is being able to buy books that the …
Merry Christmas
Wishing all my friends and family peace and blessings at Christmas and throughout New Year As a child, I loved Christmas and everything about it, especially listening to, and singing along with the carols. Even without a clear understanding of who Jesus was, or who God is, or even who Santa is, there was a magic …
Less than zero
So, what exactly is it that people are doing with their lives? That is the question that carried me through the next few years following the big dream. Feeling that some semblance of sanity had returned it seemed that life was waiting for me to finally cut a path through the heart of my existence. …