I believe that many (if not most) people want to do something to make a positive environmental impact but don’t know where to start or don’t feel that their small changes will have an effect. Or they feel they must do something big (such as No Spending in 2025) but know that they can’t truly… Read More
Our programs are based on in-depth interviews with kids from all walks of life, in thirty-five states. We listened to what the kids said they wanted and needed to learn in order to lead healthier, happier lives. We balanced their input with science and our experience. DirectionFive Culinary and Nutrition Program is a new model… Read More
I say hello to the Farmer’s that will mostly feed me this week, listening to the guitar strummed by a man who truly seems to be enjoying himself, as I sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee brewed just for me. Wow a lovely morning! Here are some photos that say it all….
I am co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. This month I’m proud to announce that I am chairing a program and Dr. Robert Lustig is the speaker. You know him from his YouTube video warning everyone about the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup, or perhaps… Read More
Rod Smith, the founder and CEO of The Green PolkaDot Box (GPDB) called me out of the blue almost 6 years ago. I was not in great shape at that time, being in the thick of some major life changes that I didn’t see coming, and I’m afraid I talked his ears off, as I… Read More
O.K., so those are not quite the lyrics to the song-but it’s true! It’s hot, we don’t want to turn on the oven at all, and the stove as little as possible. Here are some tips and recipes that might help you this summer. Summer Eating The warm months of summer offers us cooling foods… Read More
