FAST FOOD FIXER
Years ago - in 1986 – the Ladies of the Staunton - Augusta County (Va.) Rescue Squad published the following recipe in their fund-raising Cook Book. I like it...
“ E L E P H A N T S O U P
1 elephant 3 rabbits (Optional)
Salt and Pepper
Cut elephant into bite size pieces. This should take about two months. Add enough gravy water to cover. Cook over kerosene fire for about four weeks at 465-degrees. This will serve about 3,800 people. If more guests are expected, two rabbits may be added, but do this only if necessary, as some people do not like it when they find hare in their soup.”
I like such a dumbed down item now and then. This one serves well during this era when fast food are taking over on the gastronomical scene We need a touch of humor in our daily routines when so much of what is considered to be “funny” is seems to be contrived on the lewd oriented standard. A bit f whimsy and good humor, especially from an unsuspected place - such as a Cook Book - is always most welcome.
We need a touch of foolishness in our lives. That, to me, seems to be a part of being happy. Some of the most miserable people I have known have been those who have taken every moment of ever day seriously and worked intently to keep it that stern way - devoid of any bright color caused by a sharp departure from linguistic or mental restrictions. Being “happy” can often be a matter of seeing how utterly ridiculous we appear as we do some of the things s robotic rituals, without thought and consideration for the feelings of the feelings of other about us.
The only way your can disprove that is for you to refuse to try it. We often have more need than we might realize concerning our narrow attitudes toward other people about us. I do not favor all of us becoming “Chuckling Charlie” personalities. Nothing comes across so leaden as does contrived or insincere attempts at being”funny” but the proper, subtle touch of humor can brighten the most difficult work day.
A. L. M. September 11, 2003 [c381wds]
