6:15a I took my ballot, mumbled thank you, walked 10 steps and then … paused. I vividly remember the awe of casting my first presidential vote in 1992. In my bones, I knew that through my vote for Bill Clinton I had a chance to speak and be heard about the world around me. My [...]
Tagged democracy, hillary, obama, voteThis week I have been all about simple, fast + clean food – and, well, beans. Really, I don’t know what’s gotten into me; I am much more the type to throw in some frozen meal (gasp, I know) for dinner than to figure out what to create to eat. I am all about food [...]
Happy New Year! This is probably my favorite day of the year as far as days go and certainly my favorite part of the holiday season. I love the possibilities that come with a new year. I’m normally a fairly (very?) grounded person – one who looks at goals and sees the steps needed to [...]
Plumpy Nut. Say it a few times with me … Plumpy Nut. What a fun name for something that is going to change the world. Every year, millions of children die from malnutrition. Most are under the age of 2. Plumpy Nut is a remarkable product – basically, peanut butter with powdered milk and vitamins. [...]