Yes, it has been forever. But life doesn’t always allow for internet service, time or clarity of mind.
Our garden was in a powerpoint presentation given at the American Dietetics Association last weekend. We were written up in a neighborhood rag. In fact, I was contacted at our facility by someone who saw the presentation.
One of the kids ate a tomato and stated it was NOT a tomato. I suggested that they had never really tasted a ripe tomato before.
I am still getting grief about Meatless Mondays. The chef still will have taste tests and not put what the kids liked on the menu.
Different kids worked on it weekly. I am still amazed that the girls who do not want to get dirty. Or that don’t realize that when you are working in a garden you will get dirty.
Even though it is fall, we have squash, basil, tomatoes, chard and broccoli. Something is eating the cabbage and the cauliflower. I was caught in Hurricane Tomas so I was out for an extra week. I will try and wash away whatever the pest is.
Afternoon fruit continues not to show up. That may be to staff changes.
On a very positive note, our new director of residents is starting yoga classes and exercise classes! I have worked a couple of times with individuals and know that the guys, especially, are needing more workouts. Although the girls are also asking for more to do.
I have a new bulimic. She is in denial, but that’s bulimia.
Next week I hope to start a grocery video project with weight management residents going on camera to educate each other on better food choices.
I wondered what would happen since I was gone so long due to my scuba vacation and extended days stranded in St. Lucia waiting for evacuation after Tomas. Nothing changed. New kids, same problems. If I could fake the assessments or do them via webcam, keep emailing for changes in the kitchen I wonder if I would even have to show up.
