Posts from ‘November, 2009’

I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart, who pull like water buffalo, with massive patience, who strain in the mud and the muck to move things forward, who do what has to be done, again and again.” ~ Marge Percy, from Poem To Be of Use There it was bold [...]

Dear Friends I enjoy giving gifts.  My parents have criticized my generosity out of general concern for my own well-being. However, my partner decided if I earned the funds to purchase these gifts, I should just enjoy the giving. I cannot remember a year when I did not give a gift of time or money [...]

I am thinking about 2 news stories that came out on the 15th of November 2009. I am thinking on the train ride to San Francisco where I am going to work with my IT person on the EBook fundraiser for UNICEF. We are planning on publishing the recipe book of food love during Thanksgiving [...]

I have just finished reading your book In Defense of Food.  I thought it was important information and I agree with many of your points and certainly much of your thorough research. I saw you on Bill Moyer’s Journal and thought your stories were good and contributed to my well being.  Reading your book was [...]