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Written by 2000l, June 1st, 2007
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The next Scientiae Carnival topic is How We Are Hungry. scientiae-carnival
We spent the Memorial Day holiday weekend at Mom’s house, so hunger and food are topics much on my mind. Sunday we had a cookout at my brother’s house; the weather was perfect, and Brother Zuska was in his element at the grill/smoker, delivering up enough grilled meat to feed at least three times as many people as we had there. Food - feeding each other, sharing meals - has always been a big deal in my family. Are you familiar with the Wedding Song? One time my sisters and I made up parody lyrics to it, culminating in “For whenever two or more of you are gathered in the Franks name, there is food - there is food…” There are special foods for holidays and special occasions, but any excuse will do to feed each other. My mother has been known to manufacture requests for food out of thin air.
Mom: Cindy, do you want me to make you a sandwich?
Cindy: Oh, you don’t have to go to all that trouble.
Mom: It’s no trouble, I already have all the stuff out because I’m making one for Greg; he asked for a ham sandwich with cheese and mayo. Do you want one, too?
Greg: Whaaa??? (stupefied look on face; he did not, in fact request a sandwich.)
Cindy: (noticing Greg’s reaction, trying not to laugh) Okay, okay, I’ll take a sandwich.
Mom: (triumphantly feeds relatives)
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