John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Nov 1, 2009, 3:38 pm
Spirituality has gripped the American public around the throat over the last three decades. What started as a movement of enlightenment in the late 1960s, with the Beatles visiting the Maharishi Mahes...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 28, 2009, 9:34 am
Every major religion denounces the notion of human beings deriving from God. Most people were raised with the notion that we are created in God’s image, but that is as far as most are willing to bel...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 22, 2009, 9:48 am
One-hundred seventy years ago these United States of America began to spread democracy across our great nation. Some Americans would dare to say the original mission of annexing our lands to the west ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 21, 2009, 5:05 am
I doubt any adult would look back on their youth and say, “I loved doing homework.” I never did. In fact, I would rush to get my homework completed before I even left class. If we were given a rea...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 14, 2009, 5:03 am
I met with a friend, a professor, that is one of the most intelligent people I know, but unfortunately, he constantly worries about the future and complains about any and everything – a useless comb...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 12, 2009, 2:09 pm
I’ve been meditating about ahimsa now for the past week. I’ve also been reading about Buddhism and the way Buddhists practice ahimsa. Eastern philosophies differ greatly from our western point of ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 10, 2009, 5:41 am
I recently had some people ask me why I choose to be a vegan. They pushed, am I a vegan because of religious beliefs? Am I a vegan for health reasons? Am I a vegan to make some kind of statement? Alth...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 8, 2009, 5:09 am
The title of this post was made famous by our 16th President – Abraham Lincoln. The sentence was taken from his first inaugural address on March 4, 1861. This statement is easily the most quotable f...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 6, 2009, 5:12 am
I have an acquaintance that is a practicing Hindu. Although, I am a practicing Christian our religious beliefs, core beliefs anyway, are the same. We both believe in God, we both pray to God, and we b...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 4, 2009, 5:28 am
Our cat, Sally, got loose the other day. I was barreling up the garage stairs, with my hands full of groceries, when I opened the door and our six month-old, snow white cat bolted by me in a premedita...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Oct 2, 2009, 4:55 am
If it’s real comfort food you crave than Paula Deen’s cheesiest chicken empanadas with chili con queso dip is just for you. Being a vegetarian, I really can’t comment on the taste but judging by...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 30, 2009, 5:22 am
People often ask me, “How do you do it?” “Do what?” “You know the kids, writing; finding time for relationships, family and schooling.” “Yes, the important things that makes up a lif...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 28, 2009, 5:31 am
Fall is upon us. The summer came very gently and left without notice. As the weather begins to change, leaves start to fall and Halloween costume outlets litter vacant store fronts for the next month;...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 25, 2009, 5:01 am
When immediate family members live long distances away life continues; sometimes without giving them much thought. In our personal lives we dread over maintaining a long-distance relationship. People ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 am
I was speaking with some friends the other day about our countries current hardships. The topic of passion came up, in regards to what we do for a living, and I was taken back regarding the groups poi...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 21, 2009, 5:18 am
I recently wrote a critique on this film and even though I’ve loved it since the first day I seen it, seventeen years ago, I never really understood the premise until now. The film is about violence...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 19, 2009, 5:42 am
Here is another great dish from Aaron McCargo, Jr.  This recipe is a spin on meat pies, except spicier and more of an appetizer rather than a meal. I love spicy food, but nevertheless I’m a vegetar...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 17, 2009, 5:11 am
Sufis believe in eliminating the Ego from your life. I can relate to their plight. I’ve been struggling with eliminating my Ego and it’s not as easy as you may think. To become self-less and alway...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 15, 2009, 5:29 am
John Lennon said it best, “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” What a wise person. I didn’t know how my six-year old was going to fair in her third new school in...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 13, 2009, 5:32 am
For many of us the glorious NFL season begins today. I know Pittsburgh and Tennessee kicked off the season on Thursday, but really, who cares about either of those teams? The teams we all want to see ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 11, 2009, 5:42 am
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 9, 2009, 5:17 am
I make it a daily practice to bond with my children. Bonding with children is a very easy thing to do because they are so willing to join in on most any activity; as long as your intentions are genuin...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 7, 2009, 4:36 am
It’s that time of year again. We are starting a new tradition for the girls this year – we’re going camping. That’s right, we’re starting a new tradition before school starts and we’ll spe...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 5, 2009, 5:22 am
After my long Eden Diet and Water Fast, life seems a little more precious and enjoyable. I have loads more energy and wake up early enough now to really get my day started with my kids. My new life fi...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 3, 2009, 5:58 am
I’m taking a course in Logic for a Philosophy degree I’m working on. Prior to my class, I never heard of Logic other than from Star Trek. Judging by the size of the class and the same general resp...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Sep 1, 2009, 8:42 am
I made Shrimp Gumbo yesterday. It took me 7 hours. After all that work and it’s a lot of work; I’m going to eat the Gumbo, minus the andouille sausage. One o’ clock in the morning I sampled a sm...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 30, 2009, 7:24 am
Today is my last day for the juicing regimen. The program I followed the last four days is actually is a type of fasting – juice fasting. Think infomercials and their blender products. The best way ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 28, 2009, 7:38 am
The first two days of juicing went very well. I took my daughter to Atlantic City and went up and down the boardwalk, visited the shops, toured Ripley’s Believe It or Not, had lunch (she did anyway)...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 26, 2009, 5:36 am
After 32 days of fasting and 67 days of my Eden diet and fasting I have reached the three goals I set out to obtain two and a half months ago. I’ve lost 70 pounds in 67 days; I finally realize my tr...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 23, 2009, 2:45 pm
I am now down to my last 5 days. I’m not going to kid you; it’s been rough this last week. There were times I thought about ceasing my fast and moving on, but I couldn’t do it. I too much time i...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 17, 2009, 12:42 pm
I really enjoy the benefits of fasting. Although, I recommend anyone attempting a fast for the first time to start with a practical three day fast. That is, three days on the Eden Diet, three days on ...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 15, 2009, 9:18 am
There are now less than two weeks left in my water and I’m preparing for my post fast regimen. When I break my fast I want to make sure that I receive as much benefits from it as possible. I can’t...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 13, 2009, 2:20 pm
Yesterday we all went Six Flags Great Adventure. For those of you who are not familiar with Six Flags, it’s a large amusement park. The girls had a great time. I took my oldest daughter on her first...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 10, 2009, 3:56 pm
I am in the mid-phase of my water fast and have changed a few things to my daily routine. First, I now take two hour naps after I make the girls lunch every day. I had no choice. My irritability, mood...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 7, 2009, 4:02 pm
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Aug 4, 2009, 5:43 pm
The last three days have been extremely tough. I do not recommend being the sole person watching your children during a long fast. At times, I wanted to shrivel into a ball and sleep off some of the i...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Jul 29, 2009, 3:34 pm
After five days my appetite is driving me crazy. I’m hungry. I think the answer everyone is thinking is, “Well, eat something!” That is exactly my point. The entire reason for my pre-fast and fa...
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John V. posted an article on Single Parent Plus 2 - Jul 27, 2009, 3:37 pm
Three days into my fast and I’m feeling no different than I have in the recent past. The last 9 days of my Eden diet sufficiently prepared me for the beginning stages of my fast. I’m guessing eati...
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