The best we can do, to paraphrase Pollan, is to eat whole foods, mostly plants, and not too much.

I am officially Jewish, but I’m Jewish in the same way the Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant.

It's a different way of looking at the world. Your life isn't about rights. It's about responsibilities."--Mr Bill Berkowitz

I'm all for cafeteria religion. I think there's nothing wrong with cafeterias - I've had some great meals at cafeterias. I've also had some horrible meals, so it's important to pick the right things. Take a heaping helping of compassion and mercy, and leave the intolerance on the table.

I've rarely said the word "Lord," unless it's followed by "of the Rings.

Jealousy is a useless, time-wasting emotion that's eating me alive.

I found there were things about religion that I really loved; things like the sense of gratefulness that it brings.