A Special Recipe

I have had one of those days when I was busy with minor stuff on my computer but when nothing of great substance or interest came up. Bill Jones is working on insulating around my kitchen windows, and while the kitchen is somewhat functional, all my "gadgets" are on the center island, and that's the best excuse I can think of to simply stay away from the kitchen except for absolutely necessary trips to quench thirst or calm hunger. I watched a little TV while I ate the second half of the Subway foot-long I brought home yesterday (the first half was supper to save having to hunt for things to cook); but I lost interest in television and after taking care of a few odds and ends around the house, I returned to my computer with good intentions to pick up on a project I've been working on for a while. In organizing my notes, I found the following recipe and I couldn't resist sharing it:

How to Preserve a Husband

First, use care in selection. Get one that is not too young, but tender and healthy. If you choose one recklessly, it may not keep.

Don't put in hot water. This makes them turn sour.

Sweeten with smiles, and spice with patience. All varieties will respond.

To ensure a wonderful consistency, stir gently over a low flame and don't leave unattended for long periods of time.

To add a delicious flavor, sprinkle generously with praise and appreciation.

Frequent exposure to cold temperatures has been known to damage this dish permanently. Keep a small, steady flame going at all times.

The poorest specimen may be improved if you follow these instructions and will keep for an unlimited number of years in any climate.

    Anonymous

I believe this was from a Dear Abbie column. It is a newspaper clipping I found among some other clippings in one of my resource files, but there is no date, and I have no recollection of saving it. I'm sure I got a hoot out of it at the time, and it certainly made me smile when I found it today. It may seem rather old fashioned and out of date; but I think it's good advice. I'm sure somewhere there's lots of advice for how to keep a happy wife. But that could be more complicated . . .

On a more serious note, here is an interesting article about Wake Boats, published on the Seven Days website originally on August 24, 2022 and updated on August 30, 2022. It gives a very clear report stating both sides of the question of wake boat use on Vermont lakes and ponds.