I think these economic conditions are the great leveler ... it becomes very difficult to do with less in the midst of those with more.  It is very difficult to ration out your  meal based on your means and look at the difference between it and what someone with more calls supper. It's impossible to for the have not's to co-exit with those that have.  Yesterday's lunch for Rob was left overs from the night before ... warmed up but still some good slices of meat loaf on a bed of organic couscous, smothered in melted sharp cheddar cheese and a side of mixed green salad.  Normally we would have shared it.  I on the other hand had half of the 4 cups of soup my dry mix makes with 2 slices of whole wheat toast, and a glass of water.  I'm drinking more water, in an attempt to keep from feeling so hungry?  I'm not sure it's working ... but it is temporarily filling.

 Dinner last night forced the issue and so Rob and I shared my menu ... chicken with rice.  I had a large bag of rice so I've more then enough for my week, and I was happy to share the chicken rather then deal with preparing a separate main course for him.  I used the dripping from the chicken to flavor the left-over rice which I'll add the second half of the soup I made yesterday have for lunch today and 2 more slices of toast.

 I'm splurging on a 3rd cup of coffee this morning, and hesitant to open my challenge for the day .. I'm electing to delay for a bit ... I want to enjoy what's left of the morning before dealing with the unexpected.