George McGovern died last month. He chaired the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs from "68 to "77. His McGovern Report set out to cover the causes of hunger in America, His committee quickly discovered that malnutrition involved not just diseases of deficiency, but also diseases of excess. The report suggested eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and less high-fat meat, dairy, and eggs.
The report triggered strong reactions from the meat, dairy, egg, and sugar industries, including from his home state. The committee were forced to water-down their results, congress disbanded them, and George McGovern lost his bid for re-election.
We continue to tilt at windmills in this country trying to obtain nutritional health. Big money is still winning and our health is worse than ever.
http://www.foodpolitics.com/2012/10/rest-in-peace-george-mcgovern/
Yesterday was Halloween. It was a beautiful night. There was a nearly-full Hunter's Moon. Temperatures were warm. Leaves on the ground rustled crisply underfoot. Ghouls and goblins were out in full force, although this year they traveled in huge packs for safety.....in groups of 10 to 20.
Usually Dean hands out the candy as he enjoyed doing it, and I like keeping candy out of sight, out of mind. This year I handed out the candy. It was fun, but I ate every box of Dots in the mixed bag of treats! After shutting off my lights, I hid the remainder in my freezer to give away. Again, out of sight, out of mind until this time next year.
Later, walking my dog among the groups of costumed older kids was enlightening. I saw it from my dog's perspective.....strange noises, lights from glo-sticks, eerie mobs, and laughter echoing in the dark. Cool!
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