A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
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02-06-2012
So my sisters and I decided to go to Eaton’s Center for some graduation shopping for the little one. and all I can say is what a day. I have never been so scared in my life, Toronto is truly not the city it once used to be and quite frankly its worrisome and disappointing. When did things get so out of control that people begin to feel unsafe in a food court at one of the biggest malls in the city. All I can say is how will I feel safe bringing my children up in a world of fear. A gentleman on the subway said to us as he left the train. “My generation will die of old age, Your generation will die of fear.” Let’s all just take a second to think about that.
“We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”
-John Lennon
(Source: highdime)
You know I don’t know how exactly to weigh in on this. On the one hand, sugar IS creating an epidemic of disease. Americans are ingesting much more sugar now they we were 50 years ago and it IS addictive.
But on the other hand, shouldn’t we be responsible for our own health? Though as consumers we ASSUME that if it is on the shelves (especially in America) that it is safe correct?
I dunno. Down with sugar though is what I say!
New York City Declares War on Soda
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a city-wide ban on sodas and other sugary drinks that are bigger than 16 ounces. The proposal would make it illegal for restaurants, delis, food carts, sports arenas, and movie theaters in New York City to sell sweetened drinks that exceed the size limit, or from even giving out cups bigger than 16 ounces if they offer self-serve beverages.
Read more at The Atlantic Wire. [Image: Reuters]