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Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Wed, 10/15/2008

Blog Action Day: Where do we stand on this day?

Some personal thoughts on the state of the state.

Today is Blog Action Day wherein people all over are joining together to think and write about poverty. It's a big task to undertake, and quite frankly, I'm not completely sure where to start. As I sit writing this I am thinking about the state budget cuts that are set to be announced later today. And, of course, I can't help but think every day about the larger economic crisis facing our country and the globe.  read more »

Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Wed, 10/08/2008

Day 4 of the Food Stamp Challenge - a new twist

Boredom adds a new layer to laying off the snacks.
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It's Day 4 of the Challenge, and I'm home sick from work today. I'm laying on the couch, bored, and thinking about what I can eat. I have about an hour before it would be reasonable to break into my lunchmeat, but, again, that oatmeal just didn't do it for me this morning.  read more »

Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Tue, 10/07/2008

I hate oatmeal

Gaining some perspective on food insecurity...
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I'm on Day 3 of the $21 a week challenge - and I'm so glad my colleagues suggested we take on this experience. So far I'm not eating a lot less than I typically do, but I have experienced some challenges. First and foremost, let me explain the title of this post. I hate oatmeal. Ok, that's probably pretty straightforward. Last Friday in an attempt to budget out a plan for the week and get the most bang or my buck I spent about 2 hours planning my strategy. I quickly realized how expensive milk was and decided to think outside my Cheerios box for a breakfast alternative.  read more »

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