Virtues

I am going to try something.

There is a story about Ben Franklin and his plan to adhere to 13 virtues.  I am going to try the same over the next 13 weeks.   My weeks will run Monday – Sunday.  Don’t ask – it’s just easier that way for me.  First up this week we have Temperance.  Franklin wanted to emphasize “Eat not to dullness and drink not to elevation”.

Meriam-Webster says:
1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : restraint
2 a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions b : moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages

So . . . this week I will follow all of the virtues – but will give special notice to Temperance.  I will “try” to moderate my food intake and abstinence from alcoholic beverages.  Alcohol should not be an issue – but food – that is a different story.