Yesterday, our local newspaper ran a good little local story about "The Great American Meatout." With a big expo today in Tamarac, I assumed today is the day it is observed, but when I googled it this morning, I found that it's actual date was the 20th--or 21st--generally coinciding with the first day of spring.. Beyond confusion over the day, it is also quite controversial … [Read more...] about To Meatout or Not to Meatout?….That it the Question
Archives for March 2010
Spring has Sprung!
Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment. ~Ellis Peters Well good morning. Happy Saturday and most importantly, HAPPY SPRING! If ever Americans have wished and waited for spring, it would be this year. Even here in sunny South Florida, we are still wearing sweatshirts and waking up to 50 degree temperatures (not that I am complaining). Without winter, … [Read more...] about Spring has Sprung!
I Love Living Life, I am Happy
Today I am going to let someone else do the talking. Thanks to Rita for sharing this site with me after sharing it with her college students. I will warn you that you need to be prepared to be a little bit uncomfortable as well as teary eyed, but the message of gratitude is well worth the temporary discomfort. I bet you won't complain about much after watching! I sure … [Read more...] about I Love Living Life, I am Happy
Happy VFT
Well, as many of you know, around my house, every Thursday is a holiday as we gather our kids and their friends for Vegan Feast Thursday. Although the menu has grown to include some non-vegan dishes for the non-vegan eaters, the weekly ritual's VFT name will always remain. I look so forward to Thursdays and while the menu tends to consist of some reliable dishes, I also like … [Read more...] about Happy VFT
Finally Some Food Talk
Though I admit that I fast forwarded a lot of Biggest Loser last night, I loved the episode. I loved it mostly because there was a lot of talk about food. Since it's incredibly important that society understands that food is about 90% of the weight loss (and maintenance) game, it's a good idea for them to have more episodes that address eating! By the way, an ounce of … [Read more...] about Finally Some Food Talk