I allowed myself some web-browsing time this morning and came across a number of pieces I wish to recommend to you…
Alison Stine wrote a piece headlined "How to be a helpful host to your friends with food allergies this holiday season." I have plenty of them, though mine are quite different from Ms. Stine's. She can't eat certain sweets but craves others. I crave none…and it's not really an allergy in this case. My sweet tooth went away some years back and has not returned. But I like when she writes…
Respect what someone tells you about what they can consume. We're not doing it on purpose. We're not doing it to make you uncomfortable. One of the things I hate about my food allergies and sensitivities is that it draws unwanted attention. I just want to eat off the regular menu or have what everyone else is having. But my body, through no fault of my own, reacts otherwise. Just like an allergy to ragweed or dogs, we can't control it.
Is it an allergy, is it an intolerance or sensitivity — or is it just a preference? It really shouldn't matter. If someone says they can't or would prefer not to eat something, you should never pressure them. Even if you worked hard on it.
You'd be amazed how many people say things like, "What do you mean you can't eat this? I can eat it!" I have a post I need to finish with more about the problems I've encountered by not being able to eat what others can eat.
And now I also call your attention to…
- Kevin Drum lists a lot of things that have gone right in the last two years, legislative-wise.
- Donald Trump's financial records are being seen by more and more people. Amanda Marcotte looks over just what is known and concludes that the guy is a much worse businessman than anyone thought.
- Factcheck,org has prepared an explainer all about the charges that the January 6 committee is referring to the Justice Department regarding Trump's alleged culpability for the January 6 Insurrection.
- And Ari Melber welcomes to his MSNBC show one of Trump's past attorneys and they debate that issue. It'll make you think the case for Trump's innocence is pretty weak and you may not even believe his lawyer believes it.