Claire MenckMy Dog is Dying: A Season of ChangeI am not new to death. I’ve been with others (human and animal) during their passing. I understand death as a transition, not an end. And I…May 23, 20231May 23, 20231
Claire MenckMaking the Cut: Dieting Versus Cuttng in Body RecompositionA few weeks ago, someone asked me what the difference was between “cutting” and “dieting” in powerlifting. I’ve been thinking a lot about…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Claire MenckWhy I TeachTeaching is not just a vocation for me; it is a passion.I started teaching nearly twenty years ago. In that time, I have taught in a myriad…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Claire MenckBook Review: Cooking with Fire by Paula MarcouxI have spent many years in the food service industry. I am less and less impressed with cookbooks in general. I’m definitely not interested…Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Claire MenckBook Review: Breath by James NestorThere is a challenge when an author writes a non-fiction book or article — how do you make it interesting to read? I’m pretty sure most of…Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
Claire MenckSelf-Care is a Political Act: How the Farm Bill Impacts Your Health & Your CommunityOne of the biggest things I have realized about self-care is that it is a radical act of political activism. I feel this way for many…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
Claire MenckTesting, Testing…So, here we are… blogging on Medium is new for me, although blogging is not. I’ve been pecking away at my keyboard for three decades now…Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023
