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The Miseducated Dieter
In January 2016, inspired by the extraordinary power of “Hashtag Activism” through the Ferguson, Eric Garner & Tamir Rice protests here in the United States, I set out on a mission. First, utilize...
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7-Eleven Uses Slurpees to Promote Cancer Research for Kids
November 28, 2016. “Slurp4Good” signage on door of 7-Eleven in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Image credit: Cameron Plaszewski (age 15) 7-Eleven Fights Cancer with Slurpees? The “Slurp4Good” campaign will...
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Food Marketing to Children: Highlighting Industry Tactics to Safeguard Kids’...
Image Credit: Flickr, Thomas Hawk Growing up, Saturday morning meant two things: Cartoon time, and that we were allowed to eat the sweeter cereals if available from the kitchen cabinet. The...
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What?!! Another Possible Delay on Menu Labeling?
Photo by Flickr user King Huang Are we really surprised? The federal rule that would make it mandatory for restaurant, supermarket and convenience store chains to post calorie counts on their menus may...
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Women of Faith: God Does Not Waste a Hurt – Reflections from a Survivor
Image Credit: Kimberly A. Cooper Bitter tears welled as I heard the words flow across her lips that night. God does not waste a hurt. Another deep sigh cleared my lungs, the exhale moving cautiously...
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Why (Do) I Bother
The odds are stacked against me! They always lie and cheat It breaks the heart And scars the flesh How am I sharpened by defeat?! Why do I bother, Lord Almighty Poor souls to finish last? It makes me...
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Breaking the Sugar Habit: A Daily Recommitment
Image Credit: Cajsa Lilliehook Sugar fogs my brain. And I don’t care. I use food from time to time to escape. And when I need to escape, there are few things that derail my sugar express train from...
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Sweet Medicine Before Dawn
Embracing the Light Means there is No need for Fear Breathe In and Step Through… * These Gifts are For You From Above are Beyond Time Quiet Peace, Restful * The Night is chilling how long Before His...
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Breaking the Sugar Habit: A Daily Recommitment
LITERATIGURL Image Credit: Cajsa Lilliehook Sugar fogs my brain. And I don’t care. I use food from time to time to escape. And when I need to escape, there are few things that derail my sugar express...
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The Goody Bag Girl (Memoir Excerpt)
October 27, 1995. The corridor was too narrow for me to walk alongside her as the paramedics rolled the gurney through the triage unit of the emergency room. I was left to walk closely behind them,...
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