I'm feeling more disgusted by Donald Trump every day. He's blaming the people of Puerto Rico for their suffering. The mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz, says that the federal response is a form of genocide. My building (and the nine other buildings in my co-op) are having a drive tomorrow (canned goods, water, diapers, D batteries) to help Puerto Rico. I got all of the above, but it feels like a drop in the bucket. I also posted on FB on a community board. I wish I could do more. Hillary would have done a much better job than DT.
Vegetable personalities
At the risk that you'll all think I'm nuts...but heck. I was getting cauliflower ready for dinner and it occurred to me that vegetables have different personalities. In my mind, anyway. Zucchini: the most agreeable of vegetables. It blends in with everyone, but it's never obsequious or false to itself. Sweet potatoes: the grandmother of vegetables. Very cozy and welcoming. Cauliflower: kind of bland, devoid of personality, but it could surprise you sometimes. Like a dull guy who occasionally tells a funny joke at the water cooler. Broccoli: feisty. Like a terrier. Spinach: kind of dour, but a loyal friend. Kale: has a fierce sense of individuality, but like spinach, is a loyal friend. Kale's affections last for life. Corn: this one is kind of a party animal. Corn is still drinking beer and making a mess when you'd like to be closing up. Tomatoes: a little sloppy. The kind of vegetable that needs to be reminded to tuck its shirt into its pants. Cabbage: not invited t
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