How to Feed Your Man

By Pepper Pratt
How to
Feed Your
Man
backwards) – I can do almost anything in the
kitchen. I have learned to just keep it simple.
Meat and something else. Everybody wins.
Pepper Pratt, Ph.D. is the executive director at
Youth Town of Tennessee. Youth Town has
plans to begin to offer gender responsive treatment to girls in January of 2015.
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eat and something else. Article over. Many loving ladies stress
about what to cook and some give up. They often wish they were
the natural Holly-homemaker that many of you tend to be. Unfortunately, ladies, you may overcomplicate things. While there are, perhaps, a few men who appreciate and have a palate for “pretty food”,
most men fall into a very predictable set of preferences I shall list
below to simplify your culinary confusion.
Quality – Contrary to what we may joke about at times, men are
not consistently human garbage disposals. At times, we can certainly
binge on the strangest things and, if other options are not available,
we will eat things that simply have mass with little or no nutritional
value. Many men may not know how to get their, but we appreciate
quality food. Aged beef, fresh vegetables, seasoned pork – anything
wrapped in bacon – is always preferred over processed food from a
restaurant or the frozen food section in the grocery store.
Quantity – The first morning in our new apartment, my bride of
one week cooked me breakfast. Now, don’t get me wrong, my wife is
a wonderful cook, but she learned an important lesson. After a certain amount of secrecy in the kitchen, she emerged and presented to
her new husband her domestic creation – one piece of bacon, one egg
and one piece of toast….!!! I probably shouldn’t have laughed….Men
dig quantity. Maybe it was growing up with step-brothers, having
sons or just the fact that food has always been considered a bit of a
reward for a job well-done – a sort of validation – quality food aplenty
makes a man feel loved and appreciated.
Caring – When I was a kid, my mom went to work and left me in
the care of the most awesome grandmother who ever lived. Regardless of whether I had a bad cold or a stomach bug, she would always nurse me back to health with 7up and Golden Archway cookies
(lemon or orange – I preferred orange). So, you can imagine my wife’s
response when I requested 7up and Golden Archway cookies the first
time in our young marriage I was under the weather. Sick, celebration and sometimes just “because”, going to some length to prepare
a meal that has associated emotional value is a way to communicate
“you are special” to your guy.
Creativity – I stand by my original advice. Meat and something
else. However, there are many different ways to do that. Meat and
potatoes, meat and veggies, meat and chips, meat and pasta, meat
and salad, meat and bacon! Meat and something seasoned different
ways, served at unexpected times of day (breakfast at suppertime)
and served in different things and on different things. Regardless of
how you slice the beef, bologna, sausage, chicken, turkey or salami
– it still comes down to meat and something else.
Now, to let you in on a really big man-secret. We really can cook.
See, cooking is like assembling the kids toys on Christmas Eve. Stepby-step instruction that involves meat and something else leads to
tasty treats. It is that simple. As our marriage has evolved, I now do
most of the cooking at my house. I enjoy it. So does my family. I’m
not just talking grilled hot dogs – fettuccine alfredo, gumbo, meat
and veggies, meat and potatoes, meat and beans, spaghetti, lasagna, nearly any breakfast dish and many desserts (stressed spelled
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West Tennessee Gastro
Welcomes Dr. Mihir K. Patel
Dr. Patel completed his Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship training at
the Mayo Clinic in Florida. Afterwards, he obtained additional fellowship training in
advanced endoscopy procedures at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr. Patel graduated
from the Medical College of Baroda, India, and received his Internal Medicine
Residency training from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Patel is specially trained in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures,
including:
· Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
· Complex ERCP
· Barrett’s esophagus ablation
· Balloon assisted enteroscopy
· Pancreatic cystgastrostomy/necrosectomy
· Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)/Removal of large polyps
Dr. Patel has received board certification in gastroenterology.
He is a member of the training committee of the American College of
Gastroenterology (ACG), and he particpated in major initiatives at
Mayo Clinic to improve quality in endoscopy procedures.
He received his Master of Science degree in Clinical Investigations
from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Patel has presented
a wide range of national and international conferences on
various gastrointestinal diseases, and he has received numerous
research awards.
Dr. Patel joins the West Tennessee Gastro team including Robert Hollis, M.D., Brittain Little, M.D., Joel Levien, M.D., Daniel Kayal, D.O., Melissa Bolton,
ACNP, and Joanne Bledsoe, ACNP. West Tennessee Gastro has been serving the area with over 30 years of experience providing specialized care for
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Too busy To be GraTeful
byJoy Greene
I hope you are you geared up for the holiday season because it is here! We will be baking,
cooking, decorating and we cannot escape the CLEANING we will be doing. Sometimes I
wish I could be like Mary Poppins. If only I could sing “Spoonful of Sugar” and smile as all
of the dirty dishes wash and put themselves away. For most of us, life requires hard work and
sometimes we do not feel like doing the work.
In the book of Luke, Jesus visits Martha and Mary. Martha is busy working. She is preparing an important meal for Jesus.
As she slaves away in the kitchen, she is frustrated with her sister Mary because instead of helping with preparations, Mary
is spending time with Jesus.
“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha
welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted
by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits
here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me. ”But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and
upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be
taken away from her.” ~Luke 10:38-42 (NLT)
Can’t you just imagine the scene? Martha is busy running around getting everything ready for this important meal and there
sits Mary---lounging by the feet of Jesus. Martha was not a happy camper.
I can relate to Martha. Can you? I know what it is like to prepare for a large gathering. I want everything to be perfect so I
work and work until it is just the way I want it to be. There is nothing wrong with hard work, but when it prevents you and
me from focusing on what really matters, then we have a problem. You see, Martha was so busy working FOR Jesus that she
abandoned spending time WITH Jesus.
This can be the case for us too. As followers of Christ, we often have good intentions. We help out at church by serving on
different committees. We may lead a small group Bible study or sing in the choir. This type of work is so important but we
must be careful that we do not get so busy working FOR Jesus that we fail to spend time WITH Jesus.
This time of year, there is much to do. Cooking, decorating and cleaning are usually a part of our holiday celebrations
because we want everything to be “just right”. My friend, we need to be careful. We can pile too much on our plates or set
our expectations of the holidays so high that we miss the whole point of celebrating in the first place.
This year, I hope you and I will reflect on the story of Martha and Mary and find encouragement from how Mary responded
to Jesus. She was desperate to be in His presence. She listened to Him with an open heart and she was grateful for what He
had done for her.
May we embrace the Thanksgiving season and worry less about how the turkey tastes or how the house looks. Instead, let
us focus more on spending time with our Lord and Savior and the people we love.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Joy Greene is the founder and President of Joytime Ministries. She is also a Professor of Pharmacy at High Point
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FLU SEASON…AGAIN!
T
he sounds of football games on Friday nights, the crisp evening air and
pumpkins everywhere you look all declare that autumn is dropping in for a
visit. This time of the year is perfect for taking care of those final touch ups on
your home, taking a road trip to experience the awesome color-change of the
leaves, or just cozy up indoors with someone special. Along with the pleasures,
this season, like any other of the year, has its own unique challenges to prepare
for. Here are some safety tips for a safe, healthy and enjoyable autumn season.
Home Safety
•Doaquickcheckforareasthatmayneedrepairbeforeextremeweatherhits.
Check for unsteady roof shingles, warped or rotted windowsills and concrete
that might be sloping toward the house.
•Ifyouhaveafireplace,inspectthechimneytomakesureitisfreeofdebris,
creosote buildup, and is unobstructed. Make sure the bricks, mortar and liner
are in good condition.
•It’simportanttotestallsmokealarmsandcarbonmonoxidedetectors.When
alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected
or dead. Almost one-quarter of alarm failures was due to dead batteries.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of
home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke
alarms. A working alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a
deadly home fire.
•Turnyourheateronbeforethetemperaturesreallyplummetsoyoucanensure
itworks.Contactatechniciantoinspectthatit’soperatingproperlyifyou
suspect it needs servicing. Improperly functioning furnaces are a leading
cause of carbon monoxide poisoning.
PerSonal HealtH and Safety
•Preventbackinjuriesbystandinguprightwhilerakingleavesandpullfrom
yourarmsandlegs.Don’toverfillleafbags,andwhenpickingthemup,bend
at the knee and using your legs, not your back, for support.When using a
leaf blower, wear appropriate clothing, eyewear, and work boots to prevent
injury.Donotallowchildrentoplayinleafpilesnearthestreet.Thepilescan
obstruct the view of drivers and put your child at risk.
•Keepanemergencykitinthetrunkofyourcar.Somecanbefoundinstores
already pre-made for convenience, but if you want to create your own, be sure
to include a flashlight, first-aid kit, jumper cables, windshield washer fluid, a
water proof tarp and basic tools. You might even consider purchasing a car
battery charger if you have a long commute each day.
•Keepextraclothing,blanketsinyourcar.Temperaturescanbeunpredictable
so be prepared to protect your body for temperature changes and possible
hypothermia. Persons most likely to experience hypothermia include young
children and the elderly, chronically ill persons, especially those who have
heart or blood flow problems.
•GETAFLUSHOT!Whilethisisthemostdreadedstepitmightpossiblybe
themostimportant.Eventhoughyoucouldstillgetsickaftergettingtheshot,
the
vaccine
can
provide
protection
against severe complications from the
flu. Vaccination to
prevent influenza is
particularly important
for persons who are
at increased risk for
severe complications
from influenza.
The Centers for
Disease Control
recommendations
are as follows:
Summary of influenza vaccination
recommendations
•Allpersonsaged6monthsandoldershould
be vaccinated annually.
•Protection of persons at higher risk for
influenza-related complications should
continue to be a focus of vaccination
efforts.
•areaged6months-4years(59months);
•areaged50yearsandolder;
•havechronicpulmonary(includingasthma),cardiovascular(excepthypertension), renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, or metabolic disorders
(includingdiabetesmellitus);
•areimmunosuppressed(includingimmunosuppressioncausedbymedicationsorbyhumanimmunodeficiencyvirus);
•areorwillbepregnantduringtheinfluenzaseason;
•are aged 6 months--18 years and receiving long-term aspirin therapy
and who therefore might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after
influenzavirusinfection;
•areresidentsofnursinghomesandotherchronic-carefacilities;
•arehealth-carepersonnel;
•arehouseholdcontactsandcaregiversofchildrenagedyoungerthan5years
andadultsaged50yearsandolder,withparticularemphasisonvaccinating
contactsofchildrenagedyoungerthan6months;and
•arehouseholdcontactsandcaregiversofpersonswithmedicalconditions
that put them at higher risk for severe complications from influenza
Onceyouhavemadesureyoucanhaveasafeandhappyseason,sitbackand
relax, have some hot chocolate and think about Christmas that is only a few
monthsaway!
Dr.KandarpB.Patel,MD
“With all our heart, caring for yours”
86 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305
Tel: 731.300.0227 • Fax: 731.300.0230
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VOTE YES for LIFE
Restore Life to Tennessee:
Vote Yes on Amendment 1 on Tuesday, November 4
Early Voting: October 15 - 30
For more information go visit
www.yeson1tn.org
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Why I Am Voting “YES ON ONE”
and “YES ON TWO” This November
By
Angela Snider
Attorney at Law
In Tennessee today, there is:
-No informed consent
-No waiting period
-No requirement that abortion facilities have mandatory inspections
by our Department of Health
-No requirement that late term abortions be done in hospital
settings
E
very
single
vote
really does matter. On
November 4th, two very important amendments to the
Tennessee Constitution will be on the ballot. Please exercise
your right to vote, educate yourself on these amendments,
and encourage your friends to vote as well.
WHY VOTE YES ON ONE: The Pro-Life Constitutional
Amendment
Amendment One is the proposed pro-life constitutional
amendment to the Tennessee Constitution. Because of a
radical 4-1 ruling by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2000,
Tennessee now boasts a broader right to abortion than that
recognized by Roe v. Wade or the U.S. Constitution. As
a result, Tennessee lawmakers are largely prevented from
deciding state abortion legislation and existing protective
policies have been struck down as violating the state
Constitution.
Why do we need to amend our constitution?
Having met the required series of legislative votes to be
placed on the ballot in 2014, Tennessee voters will now have
the opportunity to approve language which would restore
the ability of the people to decide what restrictions—if any—
ought to be placed on the practice of abortion in Tennessee.
Without basic regulation of abortion practice and facilities
in our state, Tennessee has become an abortion destination
with nearly 25% of abortions in 2012 being performed on
women and girls who live elsewhere.
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How will Amendment One make a difference?
Voting Yes on Amendment One will restore the ability of
Tennesseans to enact and enforce common sense protections
that guarantee the health and safety of Tennessee’s women.
WHY VOTE YES ON TWO: The Judicial Selection Amendment
Fairness, impartiality, and accountability are the hallmarks
of a sound justice system. Our method for selecting the
appellate judiciary in Tennessee must ensure that these
values are maintained.
Why do we need to amend our constitution?
This Amendment will improve the way we select our
appellate judges, who are the five Supreme Court justices,
the twelve Court of Appeals judges, and the twelve Court of
Criminal Appeals judges. Amendment 2 does not change
the selection process for trial-court judges who run in local
elections.
How will Amendment One make a difference?
Amendment 2 protects the right of Tennesseans to vote to
keep or fire the judges at the end of their respective terms,
while adding new checks and balances by having our
elected representatives in the legislature confirm or reject
the Governor’s appointees. Passing Amendment 2 will help
keep special interest money away from our judges and out
of our state.
Amendment 2 also protects the integrity of our judiciary.
In recent years, national special-interest groups have spent
substantial sums of money to influence judicial selection
across the country. Voting “Yes” on Amendment 2 will help
keep the corrupting influences of money and politics away
from our judges. We want the best judges on the bench,
not the best politicians.
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Angela is a lifelong resident of Madison County, Tennessee, and
has practiced law here for 13 years. Angela is married to Karl
Snider, and they are the owners of The Barn at Snider Farms, a
rustic venue barn in Western Madison County. Angela and Karl
are the proud parents of Kaylee (age 12) and Cole (age 6) who
both attend Trinity Christian Academy. The Sniders worship at
Englewood Baptist Church and Angela is a Sister of Grace who
appears on Morning Praise with Tom Mapes on The Dove 105.3 FM.
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