by Feeding Missouri | Nov 29, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer “Anything will help.” That was the message scrawled on a cardboard sign held up by a man just outside of my driver’s side window the other day. I had to make a decision before the light turned green. Should I avoid eye-contact and sit there...
by Feeding Missouri | Nov 22, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer This morning, as I groggily reached into my fridge to grab the creamer for my coffee, I was greeted by a giant blob of frozen fowl. Our Thanksgiving headliner smugly reminded me that I have a day of cleaning followed by a day of cooking followed by...
by Feeding Missouri | Nov 15, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer As a leader in my household hierarchy, I realize one of my core responsibilities is feeding my family. I’m kind of a big deal in this area in my home. In fact, I like to think of myself as the “Food Boss.” I make the critical decisions at the...
by Feeding Missouri | Nov 8, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer A pre-school teacher was silently observing the free play of a group of three and four year-olds. She was especially enjoying the interaction of two little “mommies” who were preparing a make-believe dinner for their baby doll family. One of the...
by Feeding Missouri | Nov 1, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer Earlier this week, I was discussing cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, with a friend of mine, and she asked me why I cared so much about something that, in her mind, had nothing to do with Missouri...
by Feeding Missouri | Oct 25, 2013 | Blog
by Monica Palmer All week long, I’ve been seeing red. I’m not furious or anything; I simply live smack dab in the middle of Cardinals Nation. Red banners are flying from homes and storefronts. Employers are smiling at Cardinals themed dress code violations. Why,...
