United

Planned or impromptu, I believe it is safe to the people in the crowd do not agree on a variety of topics, yet they are united by this performance.  We are all one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=GBaHPND2QJg&feature=youtu.be

-DOC

Not a vegan...

So, after years of considering foods and what I should be eating, I've just recently figured out that I am not a vegetarian, and most decidedly not a vegan. I detest handling raw meat, but suffer health consequences when I remove it from my diet.  While I enjoy many vegan foods and recipes, the overall tendency toward carbs, starches and foods not found in nature 100 years ago is a real turnoff, and not at all good for (my) body. 

I know I enjoy "whole" foods, real foods, and I find that they have the best effect on my body. Veggies, fruits, lean meats and fish, nuts, beans, and lots and lots of water are tops on my preferred list. I have a weakness for dark chocolate and coffee. Baked goods are my nemesis but will always have a (small) place in my life.  Not an extreme diet, but one that I hope provides health and the balance I believe is necessary in everything. 

As I find foods and recipes I enjoy, I will share them here - hopefully they will come with photos as well, as I almost never make anything without first seeing what it would/should look like!

-DOC

Changing Direction...

Always a good thing, no?
This blog obviously needs something... something to get me going. So many things in my life are changing now - changing for the better, changing for good. So why not the blog too? It's open now - a blank canvas for my thoughts, and lucky you, my opinions. Anything goes!

- DOC

A Leopard with New Spots

I've always maintained the idea that people can change.  The only key is their desire to do so.  To that end, please take the time to read this beautiful story:

Reformed Skinhead
http://news.yahoo.com/reformed-skinhead-endures-agony-remove-tattoos-162205881.html

May more individuals living with hate in their hearts open themselves to the beauty of love for and acceptance of others, and themselves.

-DOC

The Truth About Trying

Redbook's "The Truth About Trying" Campaign

Lots of videos - lots of topics.  Wonderful resource.
http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/infertility-video-series#v1223386553001

This is love.

A dying man's race to adopt:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44597789/ns/health-health_care/?gt1=43001

Pro-Choice isn't pro-death

It's my blog, I'll post my opinion if I want to.  And here it is:
If we spent tax dollars on abortions, condoms and sex ed, we wouldn't spend half as much on welfare, food stamps and incarceration. The foster care system and child protective services would have more manageable case loads. I can't be pro-life because being "alive" does not equal "life" in the manner God intended.  Require a license to procreate, and I may just change my mind.

-DOC