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Beans and Rice Experiment: Day 4
Well I’ve made it to the 4th day! The good news is I’ve been getting 3 servings out of each recipe I’ve made, so I don’t have to cook much. The bad news is that I’m still eating beans and rice and you can only dress it up so many ways! Tomorrow is like an oasis because I get to eat normal food. Who would have thought I’d be so excited about 3 meetings that allow me to eat a regular diet? It’s hard to fathom how people eat plain beans and rice day in and day out for years, and only get to eat one meal a day. When your choice is this or starvation, it’s not really a choice. Of course I’ve heard about people living this way and have seen pictures and videos, but until you experience a small taste of their life, you don’t really get it. Food is obviously only one aspect of their life. Add the primitive living conditions, extreme poverty, health risks, and other unfathomable conditions and most of us would be ready to go home after one day.
Beans and Rice Experiment: Day 3
It’s only Tuesday! I write this after completing 2 days of this challenge to eat Beans and Rice for 7 days. Two days doesn’t sound like much, but when you have actually eaten beans and rice for the last 6 meals like I have, you start thinking “Is it Sunday yet?” Read on to see how I managed to keep going, and what I’m learning through this experiment.
The Beans and Rice Experiment: Day 2
For Day 2 of the Beans and Rice Experiment, I decided to find some breakfast casseroles and other breakfast options involving Beans and Rice. Read on to learn what recipes I found and how you can join us in this challenge to #eatlessgivelife.
The Beans and Rice Experiment: Day 1
I’ve accepted the challenge that was given to us at Church today. For one week, I will eat beans and rice at each meal to remind myself that most of the non-free world lives on this type of existence diet every day. At the end of one week, those of us who are participating in the experiment will donate what we would have spent eating out or what we saved by not buying our usual groceries this week. Check out my journey and daily recipes, and share your ideas and support for one week.
Non-English speaking persons gain greater access to Michigan Courts
New Court rules require all Michigan courts to provide foreign language interpreters to people with Limited English Proficiency. This applies to all areas of law and all languages spoken in Michigan. There will be a uniform standard(s) applied throughout all courts in the state. Anyone who needs an interpreter will receive one. Those who can’t afford an interpreter will be provided with one at no cost.