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Shameless Parents, Shameless Kids
Dang, AG. Way to link! Are you vouching for all these? Is there a book for the poor parents to work up the willpower to condemn their kids to a low carb existence? :) You know, when I was able to eat regular foods, I found the Zone (40/30/30) diet to be particularly good for balancing carbs and proteins--40% carb, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Great for weight loss, too.— November 2, 2009 3:01 p.m.
Re-tune in Sedona, Arizona
re: #4: Joe, I went outside at around 5:15am--the last two early morns, predawn, the moon has been hanging low, round and golden in the Western sky. Just like one of those beautiful harvest moons. I'm glad to hear someone else saw and enjoyed it, too! Btw, does anyone else notice that the expression of the man-in-the-moon face looks a little constipated lately? :)— November 2, 2009 2:53 p.m.
Debut of Lara Owen and "Growing Your Inner Light"
Green eggs and SPAM? :) Lovely with the fried potatoes, a generous dollop of sour cream, laced over with Cholula and lemon pepper. With all we saved on advertising or starting our own church newsletter, we can afford a GIANT SPAM brekky to be sure!— November 2, 2009 4:32 a.m.
Shameless Parents, Shameless Kids
I'm startin' to think your cats might be the "Hell Furs" described on Adam's blog. We might need some gang intervention tactics. :)— November 2, 2009 4:27 a.m.
Debut of Lara Owen and "Growing Your Inner Light"
SOME SPAM, MA'AM?— November 2, 2009 3:16 a.m.
Robin Leach, You've Sunk So Low...
Yeah, ice cream. Big ole cone. Pike: Have you seen "Les visiteurs?" I have not--are you recommending?— November 2, 2009 3:08 a.m.
Shameless Parents, Shameless Kids
Shhh. The tooth fairy might hear you! :)— November 2, 2009 3:02 a.m.
Shameless Parents, Shameless Kids
When sent home: the parents were told that the kids had been to a party with only veggies and other good snacks. The parents felt that the kids were well-behaved all eve--no one acted out, and kids were mellow and compliant. But they had indeed gorged on sugar, to the extent that one of them got a bit sick. The next day, the kids were sent to a party where the veggies and lowfat dips, and good foods were served--no sugar. However, this party had a particular theme of rambunctiousness--a guy with a guitar and some musicians got them laughing, jumping, and literally screaming songs, and they jitterbugged for a couple of hours. Sent home this time: the parents believed the kids had this time had the sugar party, because they were so amped up and silly all the way home, and even defiant right into the evening. I wish I could find the channel this was on or find a link to it. AGGGGGG? (resident Web Mastuh) ...Anyway, this one suggests that our expectations about cause and effect and a child's behavior, specifically here, the effect of substances on his or her behavior, also play in heavily. The child's comfort levels with the enviro, as you mentioned, also play in. As far as I can see, always, always, an issue of isolating and controlling variables before we start making the absolutist conclusions--that's about it :)— November 2, 2009 2:24 a.m.
Shameless Parents, Shameless Kids
Ya know, skennerl, I dig most of your info so far. Glad ya skittled back in :) I think your judgement in #10 and 13 above, with... "I just feel sorry for the whole lot of them - the parents who don't know better and the child who can't help him/herself." ...could have been taken as sheer presumption about the American parent, child, and diet--about which many have scores of things to say, too, including myself-- but it did rub my fur a bit wrongly--without any kind of proof--links to something--it seems that god dropped in to make a pronouncement, while the rest of us still have allll kinds of variables to try and control, in order to figure out what works for the kids, each of whom is essentially its own microcosm of personal allergies, preferences, tolerances, etc. etc. Also, to just SAY definitively that vaccinations cause autism, and no parents should allow them--well, that is under research right now, but is it really a good idea for ALL children to eschew vaccinations, because a very small percentage may be due to a specific allergic pathway, along with a genetic component? I'd be interested in knowing whatever you are basing your conclusions on here--what research you favor. I have free access to s***loads of medical databases, so... However, your advice to not let a child's sugar levels swoop and drop is very good advice, and advice I find most parents to be aware of when judging their kids' behavior. When I spend time with our family darlings, I do seem to see a difference in their behavior after blood sugar spikes--fun to see when one twin has consumed the candy, and the other hasn't. However, it doesn't always affect them the same way. Sometimes they are subdued by sugar intake, and tired, without getting the high before the crash. skennerl wrote: "I am positive that the badly behaved children referred to had eaten crap beforehand. Probably lollies to keep them quiet at the beginning of the flight and then ka-pow all hell breaks loose as the chemicals and sugar do their stuff." Seems like we've all been here...But then again, these cause and effect relations are not always borne out...: ...an interesting anecdotal study: Saw a TV show where a group of kids was sent to a party with candy, cake, sugary sodas--all they could scarf. It was a mellow event--no music, just a table full of crap to graze on.— November 2, 2009 2:23 a.m.
Buttercup Squash Nectar with Spiced Rum, Açai Berries, Fromage Blanc
You know, I'm gonna agree with aquarimary. If he's single--grab him, girlfriend! There's just no question about a French chef :)— November 2, 2009 1:45 a.m.