Devouring or Savouring?
Recently I found myself scanning a Vancouver weekly. It can be a pleasure to read The Georgia Straight: it’s full of cultural tidbits, occasionally has some progressive political commentary, good recipes, tips for restaurants. But I noticed something less than pleasurable. I was “devouring” the paper. I was not relaxed. I was pushing myself...
FOMO?
Is your life run at times by FOMO? I just learned this acronym, and it had immediate resonance for me. FOMO stands for Fear of Missing Out. This anxiety has been heightened by social media and the extreme degree of electronic connection some of us engage in. But it’s not new. I recall many situations in my earlier days,...
A Weighty Matter
In my recent post, Food, Glorious Food, I mentioned I had been fasting. A friend said I should say more. Well, I was preparing for my first colonoscopy 🙂 If you are over 55 or so, it’s to be highly recommended. Things can go awry down there in our digestive tract and it’s way better...
Food, glorious food!
Well, today I appreciated food as I think I never have before. I had been fasting for 36 hours in preparation for a medical procedure, drinking only liquids, and eating only jello — which I had disdained until then, and for which I now feel warmth and affection! In addition, I was not allowed to have...
