Water Fast: Day 1 of 3

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Water Fast: Day 1 of 3
  • 84+ oz water
  • 0 oz or grams or pounds food
  • A minor headache since noon
  • No hunger pangs yet

I embarked on this water fast because I knew that last one would happen: I’m curious to see how many days until I feel hunger.

Granted, today I’ve felt a few cravings: a cinnamon roll from Espresso Bueno, a ham and cheese croissant from Capitol Grounds, and homemade chex mix that a friend posted to Facebook, but any impulse I’ve had has been to use food just to do something. That’s not hunger or nutrition: that’s using food as a social activity or to alleviate boredom.

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Food Stamp Challenge: Planning

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Food Stamp Challenge: Planning

Today is the first day of the Food Stamp Challenge, known as 3SquaresVT here in Vermont, in which I live on $38/week, the average weekly food benefit of a single person.

It took me about an hour yesterday to plan my recipes and grocery list for the week. Not surprisingly, it didn’t take me long to shop for the grocery items pictured to the right. Here’s the start of my menu for the week, along with costs.

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Montpelier Art Walk :: December 9th!

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Montpelier Art Walk :: December 9th!

Enjoy the most festive Montpelier Art Walk on Friday, December 9th! Twenty-eight venues feature fine art, photography, sculpture, posters, handmade ornaments and more! Art Walk is from 4-8 pm. It’s free and open to everyone. For more information, please call 802.223.9604 or visit Montpelier Alive. We’ll see you downtown!

Montpelier Art Walk Venues and Artists include:

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Montpelier Art Walk :: October 7

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Montpelier Art Walk :: October 7

Montpelier Art Walk
October 7, 2011
4-8 pm

Unwind on Friday, October 7th in downtown Montpelier during our fall Art Walk, where you’ll find fine art, fiber art, sculptures, comics, djembe lessons and more! Art Walk is from 4-8 pm. It’s free and open to everyone. For more information, call 802.223.9604 or go to www.montpelieralive.org/artwalk. We’ll see you downtown!

Montpelier Art Walk Venues and Artists:

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