Nearly everyone makes enough money to put food on the table, or, receive benefits to do so. Although we have experienced some shortages of some food items during Covid, there was still plenty of food. Where am I going with this? Keep reading…

Have you ever fasted? Or have you ever skipped several meals in a row? Do you know that feeling of being really hungry, real hunger? Today, on the Open-Forum, I read a comment that inspired this post. I pasted it here instead. Here it is…

Monday, I had a colonoscopy. For those of you who have been fortunate to have one, you know the drill. The prep is the worst part.

In preparing for the procedure, on Saturday I wasn't allowed any red meat or anything high in fiber. No problemo. Sunday, I wasn't allowed any type of solid food, only clear liquids such as jello, broth, popsicles, and such. Being this was my third colonoscopy, I knew what to expect as far as the diet and prep. So, Sunday wasn't a fun day. Constant hunger pains that liquids wouldn't cure. Throughout the day, I kept reminding myself that a large percentage of the Earth's population feels this type of hunger daily.