Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is a smorgasbord of thoughts and ideas carefully crafted to stimulate cogitation on all manner of topics and issues.

For those cogitators who prefer a little heftier fare, Food 4 Thought offers 69 mini-essays on a wide range of topics, from courtship to the state of manhood in America to the real cause behind the obesity pandemic. These "Buns & Biscuits," as they are herein referred, are a page or less in length and are meant to be perused one or two at a time. For those cogitators who prefer something heftier, Food 4 Thought offers several hardy entrées. Rounding out Food 4 Thought's salivating fare are several exotic confectionaries.

Bon appétit!

"The wisdom in this unique offering will help guide and nourish you."

BERNIE S. SIEGEL, MD

AUTHOR OF Love, Medicine & Miracles and Prescriptions for Living

"Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is a savory concoction of homespun wisdom."

DR. MARDY GROTHE

AUTHOR OF Oxymoronica

"Bread fills the belly; wisdom fills the mind; together they feed the soul. Tom Fitzgerald's Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is soul food like no other. I love this book!"

RABBI DR. RAMI

AUTHOR OF Recovery, the Sacred Art

"Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is a unique source of nourishment for mind, body, and soul-the best diet for a healthy life."

MICHEL SUAS

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, San Francisco Baking Institute

"Each page of Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought deliciously nourishes the reader. A great way to start or end each day!"

JUDITH M. FERTIG

AUTHOR OF 200 Fast & Easy Artisan Bread Recipes

"Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is a treasure."

JACK HA A S, PHD

AUTHOR OF Seeking Bliss

"Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is a savory concoction of homespun wisdom."

DR. MARDY GROTHE

AUTHOR OF Oxymoronica and other quotation anthologies

"In Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought, Tom Fitzgerald offers plenty of nourishment."

JAMES GEARY

FORMER EDITOR OF Time Magazine Europe

AUTHOR OF Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists

"Richard the Poorer's Food 4 Thought is special. Savor it slowly."

JOHN PENBERTHY

AUTHOR OF To Bee or Not to Bee