The early morning breeze blew gently across LJ’s face. It felt good, even though it was warm. It was going to be hot, with the temperature going over one hundred for the fifth day in a row. He had gotten up before sunrise to use the meditation platform in their…

It was early Saturday morning; a light mist hovered over the water and pier, the perfect day for bicycling. The San Francisco Bay Ferry slowed its engine as it pulled into the Vallejo terminal. The Bumble Bee bicycle club members gathered at the exit ramp, eager to get off and…

It was early morning and already hot. LJ smiled as he looked in his rearview mirror at the caravan of his fellow book club members. They were pulling into a warehouse driveway to unload donated food for a city-sponsored summer program that provided free lunches, the kind children usually receive…

“Brilliant!” exclaimed Annie. “I love your new podcast format, Cassie.” “Thanks, Annie. I want to make the podcast more interactive. I think sending out a calendar of food-as-medicine topics and recipes will make the experience more impactful and memorable for listeners.” “Your idea is so thoughtful. Scientists say, “Eating behavior…

The Healthiest Sugar Alternatives Annie stepped outside on the patio to glorious summer sun and a faint calming breeze, “Hey, move over; I want to join you.” LJ made room for Annie on the chaise lounge, “Here you go. I was saving your place,” he laughed. “Here’s a Watermelon Agua…

Paperless, Local, Compostable, Natural, Harmless Toot, toot, toot, the kazoos of a dozen excited pre-schoolers floated up to listening birds who chirped back; it was a fantastic call and response. The budding musicians were leading the 4th of July parade right into the community park and the start of the…

A golden sun spread its hue across the acres of peach trees on the Patel’s farm. Annie and LJ were driving there to help pick the first harvest and visit Nishi and Uday. It was only seven am but already hot at eighty degrees, which meant a triple-digit day. “Sweetheart…

Medicinal Fruits from Chile’s Rainforest The ark swayed in the sea near where the country of Chile and home of the Selva Valdiviana rainforest used to exist. Annie and LJ were here to assess the condition and depth of the water for Gabriel, the leader of the survivors of the…

Medicinal Fruits from Chile’s Rainforest The ark swayed in the sea near where the country of Chile and home of the Selva Valdiviana rainforest used to exist. Annie and LJ were here to access the condition and depth of the water for Gabriel, the leader of the survivors of the…