“New Tricks”

You know the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new Tricks”. Well,  based on the amount of unsolicited mail (USPS and email) I receive for people of a certain age I am definitely an old dog.  And when it comes to eating habits and dietary choices I need to learn some “new tricks”.

Back when I was a young adult food choices were a bit more limited.  You had the obligatory fast food, the standard casual dining, the neighborhood eateries and maybe a specialty diner or two.  That’s it.  Oh, and pizza joints for good measure.  Sushi bars??? Forget it. No Chick Fil A’s in Maryland either.  Customizable salad bars and faux Mexican burritos?? In California maybe but not where I grew up.

Saturday July 20, 2024. 5pm. I want a quick bite to eat, just something to “coat my stomach” before I eat my Bruster’s large waffle bowl of two scoops of vanilla, two scoops of cookies &  cream with M&M topping. Now, back in the day that choice may have been McD’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried (KFC for you hoppers) or Vizzini’s.  With a Coke or a Pepsi. But in 2024…..

Gotta eat a little healthier. So it’s CAVA  instead of cake. Greek chicken pita. No Coke, Pepsi  or Slurpee. Nope. Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Tropical Island Punch. Guess it’s a little healthier…..Still gonna eat my ice though. Which proves one thing.

I am still an old dog at heart, but I have in fact learned a new trick.