This thought was brought to you by an encounter with some pretty mild customer service racism directed at my partner and I that I brushed off, but she’s actively seeking an opportunity to talk to a manager about.

That sounds great right now! I’m a big fan of cooking mine with vegetable broth, spinach, mushrooms and a little Parmesan.

I want you to know I read this in the cadence of Sweet Caroline and was delighted.

I actually closed my eyes and said out loud, “Du Bois give me strength.” Which must have worked because I turned out those revisions (again) in pretty short order.

SIR

Chat it is fine. Not good, not bad; just fine. This cements my understanding that I need to stay in Chicago for as long as I can so that I maintain access to good Mexican food.

If this Mexican food we ordered isn’t good, imma probably pour for a bit while I finish my work.

This is, no joke, a great way to honor us!

That’s bumming me out a little? Like I’ll survive by enjoying a free vacation and some time with my niece, but still.