Monthly Archives: November 2014

FMM 11 28 14 With a Song in your Heart

November 28, 2014 · by · in Food and health, Global health and disparities, Inspirational · 1 Comment

“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.” ~ A.A. Milne.   I had space in my day yesterday to discover the beauty of Dania Beach, and be grateful.  I could hear reggae music playing, not only in my mind (Beres singing “But I’m giving thanks”) but also from the beachside […]

FMM 11 21 14 Spiritual Whiplash

November 21, 2014 · by · in Global health and disparities, Inspirational · 1 Comment

  “Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free.  Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing.  This is the ultimate.”~ Zhuangzi Going on vacation can be a big problem.  There are those who have a really hard time transitioning from their normal hectic routine to the lesser demands of recreation.  The […]

FMM 11 14 14 Strange Magic

November 14, 2014 · by · in Food and health, Global health and disparities, Inspirational · 3 Comments

“There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air”~Robert Nesta Marley.   For a long time I resented the author Terry McMillan (of Stella fame).   Her semi-autobiographical novel set in Jamaica came out not long after my first trip to my adopted home after fourteen years of exile.  I felt quite strongly that somehow the seed […]

FMM 11 7 14 Tell Me a Story!

November 7, 2014 · by · in Inspirational · 1 Comment

“The telling and hearing of stories is a bonding ritual that breaks through illusions of separateness and activates a deep sense of our collective interdependence.” ~ Annette Simmons  I read a lot of books when I was growing up.  Summer vacations in rural Jamaica tend to be long and without much in the way of entertainment. […]