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Food Stamp Challenge: Day 2

by | Nov 28, 2006 | Journal, Public Health

I am surprised by the incredible response from this little experiment. Many of you have either used food stamps at one point in life, or know someone who has. Several of you have suggested ways I could have purchased more food; others have said I’m crazy for...

Food Stamp Diet: Day 1

by | Nov 27, 2006 | Arizona, Journal, Public Health

In Arizona, a single person earning less than $16,000 per year qualifies for $95.40 per month in food stamps. This does not include the additional 25% they are supposed to include out of their own budget to pay for groceries. The equivalent for this 5-day experiment...

Butternut Squash Lasagna

by | Nov 22, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes

I whipped this up last night for the first time and it’s a winner — so good in fact, you don’t miss the meat. Ingredients: 1 butternut squash 4 zucchini 1 large red tomato 1/4 white onion 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can of stewed...

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

by | Nov 21, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes

I know I’m happy when time is of no importance. I’m not glacing at the clock, wondering what I’ll do next. I’m not wearing a watch. I’m not setting an alarm or rushing to the next event. This week, I’m living in my apron, preparing...

A Week of Thanks

by | Nov 20, 2006 | Journal

Things I’m thankful for today: 1. Great weekends when I have time to both knit, 2. And bake. This is 14 karat cake with cream cheese frosting for a friend’s birthday yesterday. I added extra pineapple because I could. 3. Rex. JT took this photo for me on...

Blurry Vision and Mixed Thoughts

by | Nov 19, 2006 | Journal, Swap

I woke up this morning, and I swear I felt like my sight is going. I don’t know what the problem is, but my vision is considerably less accurate today than it was yesterday. I think that I need to get my eyes checked and buy a new pair of Glasses to replace the...

Politico

by | Nov 17, 2006 | Journal, Photography, Travel

I’m home. It was a fantastic trip and I promise to write a bit about it next week. Just a quick reminder: tomorrow is Team Rex’s big debut! I hope you can make it. The Tempe YMCA Turkey Trot starts at 8 am, registration at 7 am. The Y is located on Rural...

Later, Gators

by | Nov 13, 2006 | Journal, Uncategorized

I’m breaking my nanoblogmo or whatever it’s called for a few days. I’m off to Washington DC to learn how to lobby Congress. And no, I’m not stopping off at the bank first to stuff my pockets. I’m attending a nutrition conference and...

Bagel, toasted. Hold the pandering.

by | Nov 13, 2006 | Journal, Uncategorized

* My morning routine on a good day includes 20 minutes at the bagel shop, where I sit at a long family-style table and listen to half a dozen men play poker, talk politics and bicker. I usually join in mid-bagel with the political talk and by the time I’ve...