by Barbara Spanjers
Last weekend, my sons went on an overnight trip with their school band. That left two adults home alone with no middle-schoolers to supervise us. The first day, I was surprisingly teary-eyed at how quickly they’re growing up. It was a tiny taste of being an...
by Barbara Spanjers
Given that there’s so much food morality and religious vocabulary typically used about eating, this is for everyone who has been tempted by decadent, sinful food. If you have ever felt like you need to go to confession after eating chocolate cake, these humorous...
by Barbara Spanjers
It’s tax day, so I hope you aren’t too stressed out. Maybe you did your taxes weeks ago, and taxes are off your plate for another year. Will you get a refund this year? Or did you have to make a payment to the IRS (ouch!)? Or maybe your withholding throughout the year...
by Barbara Spanjers
Overeating has long been associated with immorality. Even the Seven Deadly Sins include “gluttony” as a core evil. Traditionally, gluttony referred to the overconsumption of food. Today, moral judgments aren’t reserved strictly for overeating. At some point, we...
by Barbara Spanjers
Since it’s April Fool’s Day, it’s a particularly relevant time to call out myths and misinformation about the relationship between weight and health. It is a big topic, so this is just one small piece. Everybody “knows” that being overweight is terrible. It’s...
