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About dcarmack

I am an instrument technician at the electric utility servicing the Kansas City Missouri metropolitan area. I am in the IBEW, Local 412. I was trained to be a nuclear power plant operator in the USN and served on submarines. I am a Democrat, even more so than those serving in Congress or the White House.

Couldn’t Get It Done

Posted on September 10, 2014 by dcarmack

More bacon and eggs this morning, because I failed to do either thing I wanted to do yesterday, couldn’t make muesli, couldn’t make Canadian bacon. Endeavor to persevere! I will get one of those things done tonight. There was lots … Continue reading →

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I Hate Bacon

Posted on September 9, 2014 by dcarmack

I really don’t hate bacon. I really do hate trying to cook bacon for breakfast before I go to work, though. Bacon is too long to fit on the hot spot in my skillet. The edges don’t get as hot, … Continue reading →

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Time For Plan B

Posted on September 8, 2014 by dcarmack

So now I know that I have to come up with a ‘Plan B’ for attending NFL games. The idea of going to the game and not eating and drinking sweets there is just not going to happen. They no … Continue reading →

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First Sunday of Football Season

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dcarmack

If you are not in the US, when I say it’s the first day of football season, you probably are a little confused. Our football season is only a few months long, but it transforms every Sunday into a day … Continue reading →

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Everywhere I Look

Posted on September 6, 2014 by dcarmack

  These days, just about everywhere you look you can find scientists, dietitians, and popular celebrities that are advocating that we all eat less processed foods and care less about eating fats. Today I read in the New York Times … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just You

Posted on September 3, 2014 by dcarmack

Today in the New York Times, Mark Bittman discusses the progress that the Chinese are making with regards to obesity and overweight in that country. The Chinese government has a great deal more power over the lives and choices that … Continue reading →

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Muesli with whole wheat bread Pancakes – Vegan

Posted on August 29, 2014 by dcarmack

Originally posted on Chitra's Healthy Kitchen:
About: These banana pecan pancakes are not only delicious, but dairy free, egg-free, Sugar free and vegan.  This pancakes consists of muesli, whole wheat bread, flaxmeal (ground Linseed) with peanut butter and banana.…

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Every Day

Posted on August 29, 2014 by dcarmack

Say what you will about the ten commandments, you must always come back to the pleasant fact that there are only ten of them. H. L. Mencken http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/hlmencke161245.html#mIQEEp4Uw2zLPdr8.99 Love that quote. Religion is like that, you have a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Equipment

Posted on August 27, 2014 by dcarmack

If you want to have fun in the kitchen, make sure you are working with good tools. By that, I mean make sure that your selection of knives is broader than a stamped kitchen knife and a couple of dull … Continue reading →

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Omega-6 Makes You Fat!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by dcarmack

Originally posted on Oil-Change Diet:
When I started following The Oil-Change Diet, I did it for health reasons, not really expecting it to help me lose weight. I was definitely pleased when I lost 15 pounds in the first 3…

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