Sunday, October 23, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week
Thursday, October 6, 2022
What happens to the people effected by Hurricane Ian
Our hearts, strength, and prayers go out to those affected
by Hurricane Ian. Hold on to your loved ones and pray. The next year, if not
longer, will be different and sometimes really difficult. The hardest part is
finding temporary housing and then the essentials.
Hopefully, you will never have to suffer a natural disaster,
but many have. All of us experience natural tragedy differently.
How do I know?
On September 24, 2021, my home in South Florida was hit by lightning and caught fire during a strong thunderstorm, nothing like Ian. My son used siri to call 911, I was sleeping. He saved my life. We lost one of our pets, Snoopy, from smoke inhalation. The house was not liveable for over 10 months.
Bless the Red Cross for finding us a place for the first few days. After that,
we became dependent on the Florida insurance industry. It has been over a year, and the house is still not done.
Searching for a place was difficult. I have a son who is
quadriplegia. They were going to separate us. Finally, I found a bottom-floor
apartment, I knew it was not accessible, but I felt we had no choice. We lived
there for 10 months. They prepared the house so my son could move back in,
except for the backyard. His ramp disappeared.
The fire was in the back of the house where I was. They are
still not done and I haven't slept in a bed in over a year. They say be
grateful you are alive, but as the blank walls go up nothing is familiar, I
find myself crying.
40 years of my career lost with the backups. 70 years of family films gone. I lost all my clothes, shoes, books, photos, lesson plans, etc. I know I didn't lose my life, but in some way, I really did. I feel lost without a purpose.
Jake made quite a few holes in walls and doors. The people and the area were nice, but it wasn't home.
Prior to the fire, I had a thriving practice providing nutrition information for recipes and menus in books, newspapers, and magazines. I still have a semi-active Social Media presence called @DieietitianOnline (on Twitter & Facebook). I provide basic nutrition education to the consumer and educator. I love teaching farm-to-table. I do social media as a volunteer.Sadly, at my age, we pee a lot, and I can't make it to the other side of the house in time, so I go outside with the dogs. Maybe Lola will learn to potty train from me.
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I've brought you up to date. I wish I could say I am doing well. Lately, I've lost my purpose, and I pray I get it back. I love to laugh and smile and miss it.
Maybe with the New Year, we will be filled with happiness and joy. "Shanah Tovah" “May you have a good and sweet new year.”
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Teal Pumpkin Project and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Food Allergy Research & Education's (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project helps make sure all children will come home on Halloween night with something they can enjoy. It just takes one simple act: offering non-food treats, such as glow sticks or small toys, as an alternative to candy.
Get Involved
Resources
Website: Teal Pumpkin Project
Facebook: FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project
Twitter: FARE
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