“Aurora and I met in a writers’ group, and her manifestoes have hit the mark. For example, she got me started on dates. As she pointed out, they keep well and have many nutritional attributes, rating high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Being treated for colorectal cancer got my attention as well, so besides crossing char-broiled bison off the menu and avoiding pig roasts, I began to seek more sources of vegetable fiber. Just by coincidence, I live in the Coachella Valley, which produces a big date crop of many varieties. These fruits of palms are available here in bulk in little produce markets and packaged in all the big stores. They’re fine with any meal or as a snack or dessert, and I’m convinced they’re a key to better health. I also keep a bag of spinach on hand because of Aurora, but that’s another story. She’s a remarkable person—accomplished in yoga, wise in myriad ways, a discerning teacher—and has laid the groundwork for a unique and beneficial retreat.”
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