Comments on: Photo Friday – World Food Day

By: Cate

Cate — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:48:27 +0000

Yes its the thought that food has lost its appreciation or value that disturbes me. Western society either stress people to the point they seek comfort in food or deprive themselves to the point of starvation.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:32:17 +0000

First, I love the first photo. Makes me miss strawberries (which I haven’t eaten since July or August). One thing that’s great with Swedish summers!

Secondly, this strikes a chord with me: “… I’ve also felt repulsed travelling through western countries where obesity is prevalent and food is disrespected.” Reminds me of when I first came to Detroit and saw more fast food chains and overweight people than I’ve seen in my whole life. Too far from conscious, mindful eating and food is often taken for granted. Worlds apart from poverty stricken countries where, like Jen said, people don’t know where their food will come from the next day.

By: Sarah V.

Sarah V. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:13:14 +0000

This is a wonderful pair of photographs. Thanks for sharing!

By: Cate

Cate — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:38:00 +0000

Charlotte – thanks I have been toying with writing a post on the orphans, stayed tuned so to speak.

Lorraine – what lovely words thanks!

Jen – Hi! A really nice thought here — I’m with you on this one.

By: jen laceda

jen laceda — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:26:11 +0000

Travelling has allowed me to open my eyes to poverty and hunger. Many, many people in this world do not know where their food will come from the next day. We have been fortunate enough to have plenty, and I can only hope for more people to share their blessings with others. Happy World Food Day!