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Vampires and Vegetables

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This morning I had two appointments. One involved someone sticking a needle in my hand, and the other involved someone telling me to stop eating chips at my desk. Both were, technically, medical care. Part One: The Blood Draw I drove to Quest Diagnostics at what I can only describe as an uncivilized hour. I … Read more

Me and Food: It’s Complicated

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I have been drinking Diet Coke since approximately 1988. That’s not an exaggeration. I started in college, never really stopped, and at some point it just became the answer to the question “what do you want to drink?” I don’t drink coffee. I don’t drink tea. I don’t drink juice. For about 35 years, if … Read more