Comments on: Conscious Moment Today About World Hunger & Rationed Food

By: Ivy

Ivy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:06:03 +0000

Hi Brenda. I just came over from Maria’s site to say hi, after reading her post about your Pollo Assado. I’m glad I did and to have read your lovely post. You’ve said everything that needs to be said about hunger and although my generation never faced hunger problems our families did and that’s why we (a group of three bloggers but hoping that the number will increase soon) are trying to raise awareness by our event which began with the WFD and this month I am continuing a second round with WFD – Time to be thankful. Hope you’ll join us.
http://kopiaste.org/2008/10/announcement-of-world-food-day-event-%e2%80%93-time-to-be-thankful/

By: Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:51:10 +0000

I’m very appreciative of the hard work my dad put forth to get us American citizenship, let alone food on the table. Little things you don’t think about like a six pack for a family of seven, and he’d skip out & drink water. Not a big deal at all, unless you realize that’s how he’s always took care of his family; by putting himself last.

Both of my parents grew up in Mexico, and when I was younger I used to be upset when I had to pick between toys and clothes for Christmas (I always picked toys), and when they couldn’t afford to send me to college, but you get wiser as you get older, and you start to understand why.

I remember asking mi papi about his childhood, and I found it cool how he used to make balls out of bubble gum and orange peels and how he watched Mickey Mouse through a neighbor’s window. It’s amazing how much we take for granted in the pursuit of happiness.

By: Dullah

Dullah — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:49:45 +0000

Thank you for sharing. World hunger is definitely a major problem and I feel that the people who have the power to change it, have the responsiblity to change it. This country(U.S.) has a surplus of food that is thrown away everyday. Yes, there are some organization out there for the cause but still I see no change. We have advanced in technology and medicine but no advancement in HUMANITY. Maybe things will change when enough people start caring.

By: courtney

courtney — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:37:09 +0000

I think this was one of your best and most real posts ever. You told it like it was. Makes you think how lucky we are but how we still have such a long way to go in the world.. Thank You .

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:52:35 +0000

Thank you for such a touching post. A very good friend of mine had everything taken from his family in Cuba in the early 60s and he’s told us many a story on life there. We have much to be thankful for and thank you again for reminding us of that fact.

By: Farina

Farina — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:47:53 +0000

Bren, that is one hell of a real-life story. Thank you so much for sharing it with your readers. I for one, wouldn’t have known abt life in Cuba if you didn’t write about it. And to know that people there still dont have enough food is really sad.

I may not have any first-hand experience when it comes to hunger but my parents did. They were born/grew up during the WWII and our country was invaded by the Japanese. My late grandmother used to tell us stories about how they survived on just tapioca. No rice was available. What more fish or meat. Unheard of, during those times. Growing up, my parents always scolded us if we didn’t finish our rice/food. They always say, “the rice will cry if you dont finish eating them”.