Author: Sharon

America Still Needs a Covid Reckoning

March 4, 2025

Why does nobody want to talk about the most tragic breakdown of leadership and ethics in our lifetimes?

Why, at this moment in history, are we asking how institutions should be reformed, or if they even can be? For decades we have been aware that institutions were failing—incompetent, wasteful and corrupt governments; biased and dishonest journalism; agenda-driven schools and universities.

My answer is Covid. [ED:  My emphasis] The mismanagement of the pandemic hit us personally and exposed a massive, across-the-board institutional failure. It was the most tragic breakdown of leadership and ethics that free societies have seen in our lifetimes.

[ED:  Article is currently behind a paywall, but the questions alone provoke deep thought on this issue. Thus, have I posted it here.]

https://www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=15224

Day 326 of Year 10 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

MEDITATION:
* Psalm 119 (vs 152-168) again

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ lymphatic facial massage
* PT APP workout
– lower body / hip strengthening (moderate)

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens-fruit-oats)
* grapefruit w/ drizzle of honey (not exactly vegan)
* whipped potato topped w/ bbq’d young jackfruit, Mediterranean Crunch salad, Grain & Celery salad, 3-2-1 Salad Dressing
* veggie dry-fry rice (oilfree, egg-free)

… SUN HAS SET …

* raw jackfruit (defrosted from frozen)

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

Day 325 of Year 10 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

Mom eating our pie 🥧

MEDITATION:
* Psalm 119 (vs 152-168) “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” vs 165

EXERCISE:
* Jog elevations outdoors 3.2 miles w/ lymphatic facial massage
* PT APP workout
– lower body / hip strengthening (moderate)
* Walked 30 minutes about campus, up/down stairs

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* leftover cherry pie
* big salad w/ sweet potato, rice, hunk of bread & few baked corn tortilla chips
– Costco Grain & Celery salad
– Organic Mediterranean Crunch salad
– 3-2-1 Salad Dressing

… SUN HAS SET …

* Grain & Celery salad w/ bread sticks & 3-2-1 dressing & few sips of soft XL-drink

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

CHERRY PIE w/ OAT CRUST & CRUMBLE TOP

NOTICE INGREDIENTS LIST *EXCLUDES* HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND RED DYE. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT DETAIL.

FILLING:

* 1 tin of Simply Cherries Filling

Ingredients in tin (may make this yourself)
CHERRIES, WATER, SUGAR, CORN STARCH CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID.

TOP CRUST (sprinkle on top)
* 1 C  OAT FLOUR (blenderized rolled oats)… no need to blenderize, you may use them whole
* DATE PASTE (dates blenderized w/ water) only a few, to taste
* 1/2 T  CINNAMON
* 1/2 t  VANILLA powder (or liquid)

BOTTOM CRUST (press by hand into a unoiled glass pie plate)
* Ingredients are same as top, but add some almond paste & splash of water, just enough to create the consistency of dough

(Almond paste is the residue of blenderizing & filtering raw almonds & water to create almond milk. I use 4:1 ratio Water to Almonds)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Assemble bottom crust, filling, top crust
  • Bake at 325° for 45+ minutes

Day 324 of Year 10 Low-SOS Vegan Plan


MEDITATION:
* Psalm 119 (vs 131-151)

EXERCISE:
* Walked 30 minutes about campus, up/down stairs
* PT APP workout
– lower body / hip strengthening (moderate)
* Slow treadmill walk 2 hours while grading papers

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens-fruit-oats)
* baked sweet potato topped w/ Grain & Celery salad, 3-2-1 dressing   and multi-grain sourdough w/ avocado
* cherry-apple tart home-assembled using Chef AJ crust  idea, however use almond paste (pulp filtered from homemade almond milk) in bottom crust (pulp is only 4% fat)

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

Day 323 of Year 23 Low-SOS Vegan Plan


MEDITATION:
* Psalm 119 (vs 118-130)

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage
* PT APP workout
– lower body / hip strengthening (moderate)
* Total Gym 30 min full body routine
https://projectwaistline.com/?p=45739
* Walked 20 minutes about campus, up/down stairs

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens-fruit-oats)
* banana, half a walnut & couple almonds
* leftover lentil soup w/ carrot, tomato, potato, broccoli
* multi-grain sourdough w/ avocado
* grapefruit w/ honey

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

Day 322 of Year 10 Low-SOS Vegan Plan


MEDITATION:
* Psalm 119 (vs 107-117)

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage
* PT APP workout
– lower body / hip strengthening (moderate)
* Standing desk 3 hours, stairs, walk-about campus

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens-fruit-oats)
* Japanese grilled rice w/ mushrooms, cabbage, carrot, onion, broccoli
* lentil soup w/ carrot, tomato, potato, broccoli
* multi-grain sourdough w/ avocado
* plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink
* watermelon

… SUN HAS SET …

* copycat “snickers” (frozen banana topped w/ choco-peanut powder, dust of palm sugar, water, crushed walnut)

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

Are Seed Oils Causing the Diseases of Civilization?  Episodes 1 and 2

Do vegans and carnivores actually agree on something?! No oils?

0:00 Intro
1:14 What diet communities believe
2:45 Carnivore diet and oils
6:14 The Minnesota Coronary Experiment
13:35 Low carb and oils:  Fat Fiction movie
16:59 Nutrition Coalition: Front group?
20:15 Mediterranean diet and oils
29:05 Vegans and oils
34:46 Conclusion

Omega 3 index, omega 6 ratio, high heat, saturated versus polyunsaturated, bleach, hexane…How toxic are oils?

0:00 Intro
1:48 The term vegetable oil is a lie?
5:32 Who objects to olive or sesame oil?
7:09 Monounsaturated versus polyunsaturated?
10:20 Omega 3s?
23:14 Fascinating Omega 3 studies.
29:00 Cardiologist Neil Stone on fat.
30:16 Processing seed oils.
38:02 Heating oils.
40:16 Why do some doctors believe they are toxic?
41:56 I am pretty.
42:25 I am malnourished.

From Steve Jobs Arguments to Nutrition MYTHS: Interview w/ Viva Longevity!

Having worked alongside tech legends like Steve Jobs and transitioned into a passionate advocate for plant-based living, Chris brings a unique perspective to the table.

Join us in this enlightening interview with Chris Macaskill, an esteemed earth scientist and former tech entrepreneur, who shares his expert insights on the myths surrounding low-carb diets and their long-term implications on health.