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This morning on my way into work I had an errand to run in the Brunswick Basin.  After I got all done I decided a trip through the construction zone was in order.  It has been a couple months since … Read more >

Austin Dowling…he has the power!!  Felt honored to be able to sit down and talk with him and his Mom, Michelle, the other day on Fitzsimmons and Flores.  Excited to see a young man beat leukemia and be a better … Read more >

Day 6 Reflection… four opportunities to eat occurred over the week as a result of professional or social situations- “community contributions”- of which I took advantage. Shopped today…. Here is what remains…. Day 7-  This is what remains after Day … Read more >

Day 5 Reflection… Had an opportunity to talk about the week with Tom Fitzsimmons on Fitzsimmons and Flores…  we discussed psychological and physical effects….. psychological from the perspective that I am doing this by choice and have an “out” if … Read more >

Day 4 Reflection… Tempted by street food at Thursday Night Market but didn’t want to spend any more money. Finding myself hungry out of habit in the evenings now. So here is what remains…. Day 5-  This is what remains … Read more >

Day 3 Reflection… Hardest day so far… because I spent a lot of time on the road and I am used to stopping at various fast-food and other food establishments between here and San Francisco and back.  (slight menu update … Read more >

Just wanted to make a quick comment about my guests on Fitzsimmons and Flores.  Richard Crandall from Sierra Services for the Blind was on  air along with Joe Glick, a former teacher who is now legally blind.  It was fascinating … Read more >

Day 2 Reflection… No surprises today. Altered the menu slightly by adding two eggs to dinner. Lacking vegetables… So here is what remains…. Day 3-  This is what remains after Day 2… 1 apples (started with three) Rice cereal minus … Read more >

Day 1 Reflection… Meals for Day 1 went pretty much as expected… with two exceptions that were a benefit to me. It was a birthday celebration at work and cold cuts and cupcakes were available to all employees. Also- as … Read more >

Four dollar and fifty cents a day. That is what the average single  person with 1000 per month income and 500 dollar a month rent with no other assets would get in food assistance. The amount would increase to a … Read more >