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Year Four, Day 223: Lentil Loaf Lockdown

My son has not called yet today. It is 1:04 p.m. But honestly I have been so busy, I haven't had time to worry.

As a single mom of two kids, especially when they were teens, I always told myself no news is good news.

And at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, no news usually means they are on lock down. Usually for 21 hours a day.

I have been praying for several friends that need urgent prayer. One surgery, one stroke and then the usual concerns of family and friends.  It does help to stay busy!

I even did two loads of laundry and my hooping! My daughter, soninlaw and granddaughter are out of town. I told her she should not leave me alone. She may come back to a home full of vegan foods!

She was shaking in her boots when I sent her a picture of my lentil loaf!
My vegan lunch

My Lentil Loaf



I had a very successful eating day so far! I ate all plant based food for breakfast and lunch. My lentil/spinach/walnut/mushroom loaf was so good, I sweat it tasted like meatloaf. The layer of walnut pieces I put on before the glaze near the end of the baking time have it an extraordinary texture. And let me tell you about that tofu!

It was so yummy! I marinated sliced extra firm tofu in line juice, olive oil and sliced garlic. Then  I sprinkled it with chili powder, salt and pepper.
OMGoodness!

I feel very good today. I have been marathon watching vegan cooking shows and documentaries about the health benefits of a plant based diet for two days now.

I do realize my cheeseburger addiction would catch up with me. I don't know if I can or desire to go full vegan. But perhaps I can just have a plant focussed life? It sounds good. And after all, I am a living experiment!

Happy Friday!

Love,

Zita






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