Well, my surgery went very well, and I am recovering quickly. I hope to be able to return to class the week starting feb 6. Meanwhile, I am watching the videos (the new ones of empty hand work and stick work are very helpful), as well as imagining doing some of the moves. And I can now start brisk aerobic walking. I got tired of sitting at home recuperating after about one day...

On the topic of education - I really appreciate Mr Bronson's rule about organic only on the premises. It has become an opportunity for education. I sometimes shop at Harvest Fresh for organic veggies in a pinch, and I asked the man behind the deli if the deli food is organic. Not only is it NOT organic, it is made by Cosco foods, one of those centralized and highly processed operations. We aren't eating any of that anymore. I find their inventory overpriced, anyway, but now I feel that their… Continue

I just spent a couple of days in hospital, for some surgery, and I am happy to be home. The food they have in hospitals is not healthy! It isn't "junk food", but it still has gmo ingredients. They seem to focus on low-fat, but not organic. I may sound naive to be surprised about this, but I haven't spent a lot of time in hospitals. If they made better food, the patients might recover faster. I believe it is a matter of education.

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My breakfast today is a smoothie. It contains almond milk, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, ginger, hempseeds, superfood powder (made up by a friend who eats organic healthy food).

My other favorite breakfast is eggs scrambled with various veggies (including garlic, onion, ginger, and whatever else). I add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and a tad of homegrown rosemary. After sautéing the… Continue