It often seems that life goes full circle
And yet unbeknownst to us
That circle had been closing for a very long time
A lifetime even as we now look back
This particular round shape currently under consideration is
FOOD
Quite right as there are as many divergent issues about food as there are about politics and religion
Thinking to yourself or reminiscing with a good friend
Actually you could be discussing food with anyone
As food is an acceptable topic around the table
And yet there needs to be an order to the discussion
Just a suggestion
Early memories of food
Family traditions about food
Likes and dislikes
Current alterations to the culinary experience
So why does this matter?
Well some people are tired talking about the weather
Politics and the pandemic are steeped in anxiety
Food is potentially more appealing
Food will always evoke visceral memories
My father ate Limburger cheese and drank buttermilk
That should cause your stomach to curdle just thinking about it
All of us have those type memories or very pleasant reflections
Seems like every family has their own history at the dining table
From saying prayers, please and thank you
To discussing the days events
And for such a gathering there were always rules
Eat everything on your plate, if your late for dinner you don’t eat
But only after children have left the nest
Do discussions start about what was served at the table
Tuna fish casserole, hot dogs with sauerkraut , skillet liver,
Ad infinitum are the examples along with the varied reactions to those memories
Nonetheless we have all moved on
Some dishes were modified, some never copied
And not all have had their personal chef through life
And so it is that though political, health, religious topics permeate
At the end of the day for better or worse
Just one question
What’s for dinner?
Frank X Cameron 10/29/2020 frankxcameron.com Copyright
