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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.

And, On a Related Note…

Posted on May 7, 2014 by dcarmack

Pardon the intrusion, but today just must be a two-post (at least) day.  Just got done reading an article in the New York Times by Mark Bittman, a long-time favorite mentor of mine. Today Bittman was saying that as we advocate … Continue reading →

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Writing a Novel

Posted on May 7, 2014 by dcarmack

If I decided to write a novel I could work on it, basically one of two ways. I could drop everything, work exclusively on the novel to the detriment of every other thing in my life, or I could work … Continue reading →

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First Meeting

Posted on May 6, 2014 by dcarmack

Our new Support Group, which we call “One Small Change” met yesterday evening.  As one co-host I felt bad that I could not attend, but life happens, and we must adapt. It was decided at the meeting that future meetings … Continue reading →

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To Backslide is Human

Posted on May 5, 2014 by dcarmack

After Saturday’s trespass back into the world of sugar-eating I took a nap and went to work. My work is sometimes at long, odd hours. This time I went in at midnight and worked until eight AM on Sunday. I … Continue reading →

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Sugar High–A Real Phenomenon

Posted on May 4, 2014 by dcarmack

Last night, after eating a sugar free dinner of bratwurst, sauteed onions and peppers, cottage cheese and corn on the cob we had desert. Lately that desert would have been something sweetish and natural. Dates, fruits, no sugar added. The … Continue reading →

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Government Will Help, Eventually

Posted on May 4, 2014 by dcarmack

Our Federal government has it’s critics on both sides of the spectrum, and it has problems for which the criticism is warranted.  One area that is constantly both praised and ridiculed is it’s oversight of foods and drugs. The FDA … Continue reading →

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One Small Change is Coming

Posted on May 2, 2014 by dcarmack

Life continues, and we drift along in it’s currents. If we are going to change our course, we have to dip a hand into the stream, kick a little bit, do something to resist the pull of life’s events. We must not be … Continue reading →

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Gigantic Finish

Posted on May 1, 2014 by dcarmack

Fast all day and finish with a colossal calorie dinner. This recipe is super easy to make, pretty much cooks itself, but turns in a whopping 437 calories per serving. We pared ours down somewhat from this ingredient list, no … Continue reading →

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One Small Change inaugural meeting

Posted on April 30, 2014 by dcarmack

One Small Change inaugural meeting This is a link to my Facebook event for the kickoff meeting for our support group.

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I Should Be Dead

Posted on April 30, 2014 by dcarmack

Catchy headline, yes?  If my actually caloric intake equaled what my calorie counting program says it is, then I should be dead by now.  Yesterday I ate leftovers (pork chops, fried sweet potatoes and a portion of salad) for lunch. … Continue reading →

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