Thanks, Emma! I really appreciate the kind words! Now that the election is over, I am feeling more and more like I need to continue speaking out, because you're absolutely right! Thanks for stopping by! xoxo

Hahaha thank you, Mina! Mansplainers gonna mansplain... oh well! xoxo

Ha! Thank you, Maggie. I'm glad you're still here! xoxo

Got to love the mansplainers...great blog, great recipe and thanks for using your freedom of speech. #imwithher

Thanks for the thoughtful comment, John. I agree, we don't have all the facts on either side... and it's certainly not a great situation. Thanks for your service, and enjoy the soup! xo

Thanks for your comment, Lovepudding! Again, I'm not advocating for anything/anyone in this post besides using factual, non-body-shaming arguments. Have a great day!

Thanks for your "advice", George. I wasn't aware that my website was "supposed" to be something other than whatever I make it! Have a great time elsewhere!

i have to tell you, Mary, you remind me of my daughter, Marion. In our family we have republicans and democrats in a fairly even balance. But we still love one another. We will abide by lairs in the family but they will not be held in esteem. Holding Hilary in esteem after it has been shown that she is willing to lie repeatedly to the face of the American public is a step too far for most in my family including the democrats. Maybe the real problem stems from the lack of a truly free press. Lately it seems the News is no longer on the front page, so we as normal Americans don't get the bare facts as I like to call them, what it is, not what you (reporters) think it should be or wish it was, the facts so I can make up my own mind using truth not deception. I'm a almost 70 year old Vietnam vet and I love to cook and grow all kinds of stuff because I love to eat. i'm going to try your soup, looks great.