An army marches on its stomach. ~~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~~ Unfortunately, war is the human condition. And where there is war, there is hunger. From time immemorial, hunger has always been a weapon of war and each side will use it, if possible. An enemy’s hungry army, along with time, is often the only weapon … More Hunger, a Weapon of War
Now hunger and [Erysichthon’s] belly’s deep abyss exhausted his ancestral wealth, but still hunger was unexhausted and the flame of greed blazed unappeased . . . When his wicked frenzy had consumed all sustenance and for the dire disease provision failed, the ill-starred wretch began to gnaw himself, and dwindled bite by bite as his … More Starvation and Hunger, Humankind’s Constant Companions: A Pre-Thanksgiving Meditation
Today, even as I immerse myself in the wonders of African cooking, I need to mention malnutrition and hunger. In the same breath, as it were. Today’s a day when many bloggers around the world will post comments and material on the ever-present problem of hunger in our communities, countries, and the world as a … More Hunger and Hope
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, that largest of American feast days, our own “Let Us Feast” event, the United Nations calls for a world food summit in the first half of 2009. For those concerned with feeding the hungry and providing safe, nutritious food for the world, this summons reminds us that not all pantries … More Food Summit 2009: It MUST Happen
A story in the 9/19/08 New York Times, “War & Drought Threaten Afghan Food Supply,” brings home the very real problems of that tragic country and its long-suffering people: Underlying the warnings are growing fears of civil unrest. The mood in the country is darkening amid increasing economic hardship, worsening disorder and a growing disaffection … More WAR & DROUGHT THREATEN AFGHAN FOOD SUPPLY: HUNGER IN AFGHANISTAN