People Need Rice

I try to keep this blog pretty light, but this has been on my heart and mind a lot lately and we are definitely feeling the crunch here from the global food crisis. Many staples here: rice, cooking oil, and butter to name a few, have drastically increased in price. It is hard for our family, but there are many families here that are unable to buy as much food as before. It is very unsettling to see what is happening around the world with money, food and fuel right now. Read this article if you have a minute, and you may just be more grateful for your leftovers: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7340214.stm