In a nutshell…my wife is a champion, just like every single mother in the world today and before — all of them are just amazing. To give birth to a child is a miracle, and my wife personifies everything amazing about mothers. Giving birth to...
Category: Personal
On the occasion of our first wedding anniversary (November 22) My dearest Juliana, I can hardly believe — a whole year has past, like a lightening rod — it went so fast, You captured my heart — in the blink of an eye, As the...
A poem for Dana – the Rebel with a heart.
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
November 10, 2015
There’s a young maiden called Dana — with Latin origins like Santana, Who turns 18, on this very day! She is shy to the bone — and happy to be alone, But if you called her, she’d say, “hey” Walking by your side — with a...
Complete Welfare – POEM
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
November 8, 2015
NOTE: I wrote this poem when I was a monk to capture and explain the essence of what Food for Life was. Yes, I have been with the charity a long time, beginning in 1983. A Vaisnava’s compassion knows no limit; it is said, “Oceanic and sweet—distinguished...
So today it’s my birthday – POEM
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
November 3, 2015
(Sung to the tune of John Lennon’s, “So, this is Christmas“) So, today it’s my birthday, So what can I do? I’m now one year older…and I want to boohoo, But it’s time to be happy, A time to rejoice, A day to remember…that I have...
Why People Hesitate to Donate Small Amounts
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
September 19, 2015
I have been running charities since 1989 when I registered by my first non-profit in Australia, called Hare Krishna Food for Life Hunter Valley. Back then I was a monk and while full of enthusiasm, I had much to learn when it came to donor...
Let’s cut to the chase on why there is Animal Abuse
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 26, 2015
Today I was asked by an 11th-grade student the following: I am currently taking part in doing the Research Project for my school and would like to know if you would be interested in answering the following questions for my research. It is based on...
Why Cursive Writing Still Matters Today
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 19, 2015
I’ve always been a fan of cursive writing, and at age 18, I took a course in calligraphy. I was the youngest person in the class at the time, so even back then, in 1981, the art form was dying out and becoming uncool for...
My interview on Sacred Space TV in Australia (4 part series)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 29, 2015
This is part 1 of 4 parts of an interview I gave in Australia at the Melbourne Hare Krishna temple. Forgive the background noises, especially the occasional plane and coughing and kirtan, I did not realize at the time and boy I wish I had....
Talk at the World Vegan Summit 2015
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 5, 2015
The mission of Food for Life Global, which I direct, transcends simply “feeding the poor.” Our goal is to unite the world through the distribution of pure vegan food, fostering a sense of global community and spiritual equality.. This universal objective is rooted in the...