Slopping the hogs.

[Galatea]

Education is the key. Sadly we are going in the opposite direction.

I don't think it is the key, actually. Poor people know junk food is bad for you and that actually cooking food is healthier than eating frozen pizza. They know it is not healthy. But, most people choose taste over health.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

That's a good idea, except I have a brown thumb and would kill the plants.

Come to my place, I am being overrun by Scilla.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I don't think it is the key, actually. Poor people know junk food is bad for you and that actually cooking food is healthier than eating frozen pizza. They know it is not healthy. But, most people choose taste over health.

They must be taught to care about their health. As it is they don't make the connection between health and success in other areas of life.

 

[frienden thalord]

Seriously, we can do this.
we can even have the poor helping us,
Galatea can be in charge of the gardening.
and old wise guy, you and I can help her plant.
and we can preach the gospel to them and encourage them.
Galatea, wise guy, I have gardened since I was knee high to a grass hopper.
I don't know everything about it, but maybe yall know more.
We don't need the govt, besides the govt hates the gospel being preached anyway.

 

[Galatea]

Come to my place, I am being overrun by Scilla.

I'm not sure what Scilla is, all I can think of is Scilla and Charybdis. Wasn't Scilla a three or four headed monster? Or was it Scylla?

 

[frienden thalord]

That's a good idea, except I have a brown thumb and would kill the plants.

Galatea, you can do it. its easy.
and wise guy can help us.

 

[Galatea]

They must be taught to care about their health. As it is they don't make the connection between health and success in other areas of life.

I know what you are saying, but a lot of times, poor people see do gooders educating them as condescending, so are not open to listening. I know, as I grew up poor.

Really, I think restricting whst can be bought with government assistance is the best route.

 

[frienden thalord]

Have you gardened much? About the time you're tired of it the real work begins.

But this is also why the poor we are helping can help us too.
so none have too much of a burden.
I was thinking about the other thing.
is it also not sad that junk food is cheaper than good food.
it should be the other way around.

 

[Galatea]

Galatea, you can do it. its easy.
and wise guy can help us.

Saying wise guy makes me think of two things (1) mafia and (2) Eddie Haskell calling kids wise guys.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I know what you are saying, but a lot of times, poor people see do gooders educating them as condescending, so are not open to listening. I know, as I grew up poor.

Really, I think restricting whst can be bought with government assistance is the best route.

I like it.

 

[Galatea]

Seriously, we can do this.
we can even have the poor helping us,
Galatea can be in charge of the gardening.
and old wise guy, you and I can help her plant.
and we can preach the gospel to them and encourage them.
Galatea, wise guy, I have gardened since I was knee high to a grass hopper.
I don't know everything about it, but maybe yall know more.
We don't need the govt, besides the govt hates the gospel being preached anyway.

You don't want me in charge of gardening, that is for sure.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

But this is also why the poor we are helping can help us too.
so none have too much of a burden.
I was thinking about the other thing.
is it also not sad that junk food is cheaper than good food.
it should be the other way around.

Junk food is the most expensive food there is from a nutritional standpoint.

 

[frienden thalord]

Saying wise guy makes me think of two things (1) mafia and (2) Eddie Haskell calling kids wise guys.

Oops, OLD wise guy.

 

[Galatea]

I like it.

What is it you like?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

You don't want me in charge of gardening, that is for sure.

I want you in charge of my Scilla.

 

[Galatea]

I want you in charge of my Scilla.

I am not sure. Is there a Charybdis nearby? A whirlpool?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

What is it you like?

Restricting what can be purchased using SNAP.

 

[Galatea]

Restricting what can be purchased using SNAP.

Yes, I think it is a good idea. Junk food and carbonated drinks should be prohibted. After all, they already restrict what can be bought on WIC.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I'm not sure what Scilla is, all I can think of is Scilla and Charybdis. Wasn't Scilla a three or four headed monster? Or was it Scylla?

The monster is Scylla. Scilla is a pesky spring flowering bulb that takes over shady lawns. It's difficult to eradicate, that's why you should get here soon before it takes over completely (or I have to use Roundup on it and replant the grass).

 

[Galatea]

The monster is Scylla. Scilla is a pesky spring flowering bulb that takes over shady lawns. It's difficult to eradicate, that's why you should get here soon before it takes over completely (or I have to use Roundup on it and replant the grass).

I would if I could, but I have to work, so I can't help you.

Just call it wildflowers.