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December 10, 2020
A simple plate can feel like a relief when food has become too loud.
I understand why people are drawn to fewer choices. It can quiet the bargaining for a while. That does not make it magic, and it does not make it right for everyone.
The better question is what a habit is doing to the rest of the day. Is it making a person steadier, or just giving him one more thing to argue about?
Food should make life more honest, not more theatrical.
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