Fasting today and so damn hungry....

[Bouncy Ball]

I am fasting today. Keeping in mind all those who are hungry, who have no clean water, while the ruling class parties the week away stuffing caviar and expensive champagne and huge slabs of meat down their gobs.

And I'm glad I'm doing it.

But can I just say here, that, damn I'm hungry. It's good, I guess. It reminds me of what some people feel every day.

Not spending a dime, not eating a thing.


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[ananda]

1. I can do the no dime thing

I didn't know I wasn't supposed to eat either. Oh well, I'm there fasting with you in spirit.

Sue

[Bouncy Ball]

2. No one was supposed to.

I just decided to.

It seems so vulgar, all the excess going on in DC when so many are suffering. And many are suffering as a direct result of this administration (Iraq)!!!

[babylonsister]

3. Any word on your bro-in-law, BB?

I've been thinking about you and him. I hope all is okay.

[Bouncy Ball]

5. No. I want to call his wife

but I am worried about bugging her and she's alone with their four and two year old daughters.

I am going to call his mom today to see if there is anything I can do for his wife and kids.

Apparently he had the surgery last night to put in a metal plate and screws in his leg and once he is stabilized well enough, he will be flown to an Army hospital in Germany for further treatment.

Thanks so much for asking!!! :hi: And thank you for your thoughts!

[babylonsister]

7. Hey, I'm glad he is still with us. I hope

he gets to come home to his family. Keep us posted please? And take care! Oh, and eat! :)

[neweurope]

4. I know how it is. You have my sympathy and respect.

All I can say is that after day three you won't be hungry anymore :)

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Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!

[Bouncy Ball]

6. DAY THREE????

Whew. Yeah, I noticed the really painful stomach pangs went away about an hour ago. But I have a feeling they'll be back. This fast started at 5:30 pm yesterday.

[neweurope]

8. Well - I used to to do "Fasting for peace" for some years. Always

starting Wednesday before easter till easter sunday. It's a good experience.

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Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. From the yearly fast

tehy go away and when you finally seat to eat.... well it will not be as much as yuo thought, a glass of tea works

By the way, for your brother in law, let us know what hospital, if they should decide any area we are near to, we may be able to help