After reading all these comments in the most recent food war of CfA vs P, I laugh---both at myself and at our culture.
But simultaneously I have also come to this basic conclusion about it all----Isn't FOOD great???
For some crazy reason, I enjoy it more and more as time passes, and find that I've become far more discriminating
than when I was younger. Dining out has become a special occasion, and not to be taken lightly or without
contemplation and planning, even when discussing such a thing as a chicken sandwich.
It's not a be-all or end-all regarding life issues, but it's enough to learn that "simple things can matter".
Maybe that's why I took on the personal calling of doing a Hilton Head Dining Guide, of all things!
Who more unqualified, but willing, than I?
I'm learning, but it's made my life more enjoyable in the process, and at the same time opened my eyes
to so much more than I ever thought.
My wife thinks so, and she now benefits from the amazing meals we enjoy together because of it.
Not to mention the occasional helping of guests and fellow travelers in a significant way, in a place we love so much.
It's expanded to Boston and Charleston now, where we frequently travel also.
Regarding any dining experience itself, it becomes apparent that it can be enhanced by table location, food preparation
and presentation, value, and even service---so all that becomes necessary to discuss......
but finally, it's truly all about TASTE.
A good meal can be very satisfying, even contributing to an overall favorable impression of a certain travel destination,
since we're all about travel.
And, in the same vein, an evening out together can become very gratifying because of shared time with a spouse or with friends.
It's a wonderful thing.
Popeye's or Chick-fil-A????
Who cares, really?
They're both good, and on any given day, I'm a fan of both---- and, given the great product that both offer,
I will be content not to judge too harshly, but simply in the end to enjoy the moment.
"Good" matters in all things, I suppose, so let's start from there---it has to be good.
The special part, which should never be forgotten,
is that looking across the table and sharing time with someone you care about,
and who matters, is also a worthy pursuit.
"Date nights" go a long, long way.