I took this picture of a rose late last August…so pretty in its natural state (not store bought)…

1) Drought, drought, and more drought: I really wish this would get even more press. What does the drought mean for food prices this year…and what’s going to happen in future years?

2) Laws limiting the availability of unhealthy foods at school result in children less likely to become or remain overweight. Better laws protect kids.

3) “The lifelong relationships of education and its correlates with health and longevity are striking.” Article links education with a long life.