One More Thing on a Vegetarian Diet

Hey Girls! Okay, this is the last thing, I promise. I just find this topic interesting, especially since I've recently converted to a vegetarian diet. Check out this article:
http://thinksimplenow.com/health/eating-our-way-to-death-literally/

I can't dispute it's ethical arguments, but the nutritional/health reasons for being a vegetarian are up for debate. I've changed by diet for the ethical reasons but it's important to ensure we're not denying our bodies what they need to be healthy.

Also, make sure you read the comments section at the bottom of the blog. They are also pretty informative-- several of them arguing against the points made in the article. Let me know what you think!

Election

Don't worry, Karen!! VA won't let us down :)

Urgent Appeal

Hi Guys!! So it's looking like the presidential election in Virginia will come down to one key area: Northern Virginia, specifically Fairfax County. It's one of like 5 counties that people are citing as being the key deciders in the race ... so sisters, let's get on this. Call your friends, make appeals and prevent any Republicans you may know (I shudder to think!) from getting to the polls!  

Going Vegetarian

Hey Ladies!

Ok, since 3/4 of us have decided to give up meat I decided to do a little research on the pros and cons of being on a vegetarian diet. I'm doing it mostly for the animal rights, but I want to make sure I'm still being healthy. I tried doing research online but couldn't find many good, reliable sites. Here are two that seemed okay:
http://holistic-nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/disadvantages_of_going_veg
http://www.tshc.fsu.edu/he/nutrition/Nutrition_Specialneeds/vegetarian_diets.htm
How's it going for the rest of you? Turkey, chicken, pork were no sweat. It's the red meat that I still sometimes want.

Man punches shark to save dog

Ok, why does this remind me of Melissa?! LOL.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=9987211

Book Club

Okay guys, let's pick a book! My Executive Director at work suggested I read "Song Yet Sung" by James McBride. What do you all think? It's average rating on Amazon is 5 stars!
http://www.amazon.com/Song-Yet-Sung-James-McBride/dp/1594489726/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222879561&sr=1-1

He also wrote "Color of Water" which, I think, one of you read. Michele, that was you, right? He also wrote "Miracle at St. Anna", which was just made into a movie by Spike Lee. By the way, that movie looks awesome - I really want to see it. Maybe we can read that one?

I know Linda and I were getting into memoirs, biographies and non-fiction books. If that's what we want to do... does any one have a suggestion? And Karen and Mish-- you gotta read "The Glass Castle" at some point.

Why I Love John Stewart...

He's just too damn funny. Isn't it crazy what's going on with this $700 Billion bailout thing? What are your thoughts?

Check out this piece from The Daily Show:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=186754&title=Kill-Bill:-Volume-1