Food, The Swiss Army Knife Of Metaphors

Posted Oct 5, 2006 by Jeff Houck

Updated Oct 5, 2006 at 03:21 PM

From a New York Times Magazine Q&A with Warren Beatty:

Twenty-five years after its release, “Reds,” your film about a generation of American radicals caught up in the romance of the Russian Revolution, is enjoying a new life. On Wednesday, it will be shown at the New York Film Festival, and later this month, it will be released on DVD for the first time. Why is it that you declined to do a single interview when the film originally came out?

I felt that a picture should stand on its own. I felt I might get in its way.

In that case, why are you speaking about it now?

Because I believe that the picture has found its mark, and at this point I don’t run a risk of distracting from the movie.

You never seemed that cautious about speaking about “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Shampoo,” “Bugsy” or any of your other two dozen-odd films.

I’ve always felt that talking publicly about movies when they come out is a little like walking into a kitchen when a soufflé has risen to its peak and stamping your foot.

And, later in the interview:

You yourself, as a left-leaning activist, have been mentioned as a possible political candidate for decades.

Rather than run for public office, I would prefer to eat my own knee.

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Sprint For The Cure

Posted Oct 5, 2006 by Patty Kim

Updated Oct 5, 2006 at 01:36 PM

In the past 24 hours, 30-year-old breast cancer survivor Terri Johnson reached her goal of raising $2,000 for the Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure. I think it was because of YOU, Tampa Bay.

Let’s keep the effort going. Can we get her to $2,500 by race day (Saturday)?

Here’s why I think you should visit her Web page and give to the cause.

She’s 30 and has survived third-stage breast cancer.

She’s a survivor of melanoma, too.

She teaches exceptional student education.

She’s an avid runner, duathlete, triathlete and more.

She fundraises and runs so that no one else may have to endure all she has so young in life.

She’s one of the coolest 30-year-olds you’ll meet.

You can do it!

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Don’t Take My Word For It ...

Posted Oct 5, 2006 by Patty Kim

Updated Oct 5, 2006 at 01:43 PM

I know. My love of Ultimate is kooky.

But you have to check this out.

In case you missed it, here is a link to the teen column that ran Oct. 4 in The Tampa Tribune.

“With A Disc And A Prayer—If You Dare.”

It was written by Jason Almcrantz, a senior at Sickles High, who plays at least three nights a week. Now that’s dedication!

The Rock, Paper, Scissors strategy is a nice touch. I’ll have to try that.

And no, I didn’t pay him to write this. Honest! 

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I Challenge You…....

Posted Oct 5, 2006 by jriley

Updated Oct 5, 2006 at 10:55 AM

It is already Thursday of week one. I feel great. I started the week off slow because of a lingering cold. But I am on the right road.

The weight loss participants have access to a dietitian, Sheila Dean. She sent me a meal plan for the week with a lot of don’ts. Now I know myself better than anyone. I know I am ready to do what I need to do to make smarter choices and to become healthy. I also know I can not make a 180 turn. I do not have the will power or whatever you want to call it to completely change in one day. Did you know one of the t.v. guru’s said that “food is the only addiction you can not separate yourself from!”? How true is that statement!

I have opted to take her plan and modify it to what can work for myself and my family. I am incorporating green salads everyday. I am cutting down on my carb intake. I am drinking the green tea but still using Splenda instead of sugar or honey. I am snacking on yogurt, fresh fruit, and pretzels. I am eating more meals a day and I am eating breakfast. Beginning Sunday I will modify my diet more. I have to make changes I can live with and that I will maintain. Otherwise I set myself up for failure.

My challenge to all of you out there reading our blogs is to start today and make five small changes in your diet. Write it down as a promise to yourself. You are reading this on the computer. Open up a blank page and type it up. Today I will start with drinking less sodas (including diet sodas - just because it says diet doesn’t mean it is good for you), I will incorporate more fruit and salads in my diet. I will try a new recipe that is healthy for myself and my family. I challenge you today. Good Luck and join me and my weight loss buddies for this exciting journey.

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Lunch?! DESSERT!!!

Posted Oct 5, 2006 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Oct 5, 2006 at 10:17 AM

Here’s Marty’s ... I have no idea what it is, who cares? Interesting to note: the Tupperware is glittery.

Mine is a last minute grab because I realized I needed to eat something substantial before the big event!

Check back for pics of the big Halloween candy taste test!

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