When my son's friend asked what she could bring to our Thanksgiving dinner, I suggested "a quote." She arrived with FOUR. So after we counted our blessings and savored a largely local organic meal (thank you farmers), we shared our inspirational messages -- food for thought and emotional nourishment.
Here are a few messages from our table that will linger longer than the leftovers:
On the wall of a janitor's closet:
"You control your response and therein lies your freedom."
From Jen's grandfather:
"Help me to be gentle in spirit, controlled in temper, charitable in judgment, and considerable in action."
From the Situationist blog:
"I'd encourage you to give thanks to all those who have gone before you who have doubted the status quo and who have identified injustice and impatiently fought against it."
Eat well and think critically,
Melinda
About Me
- Melinda Hemmelgarn
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- I'm a Registered Dietitian, "investigative" nutritionist and advocate for social and environmental justice. My tools: the spoken and written word, in combination with compelling images. I believe in using the power of art and media to influence public opinion, change public policy, and improve quality of life. I'm the author of a 25+ year weekly "Food Sleuth" newspaper column, a freelance writer and syndicated radio host. My mission: Help people "think beyond their plates;" connect the dots between food, health and agriculture; and, promote critical thinking and "food system literacy." I live in Columbia, MO, with my husband, Dan, a talented photographer and the producer of Food Sleuth Radio. Together, we created two calendars and greeting cards to celebrate the farmers who feed us "well." Our "F.A.R.M." Project captures farmers' images and stories, and contrasts food and agriculture propaganda with rural realities. You can see some of Dan's photos here: http://enduring-image.blogspot.com We also have two grown children, for whom we are most grateful.
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