“Taste,” said my grandma, “is a function of all that you put in the pan, how and when.”
I followed her advice religiously, while cooking meals for a husband who did not love me.
Very few words were exchanged between us. We lived in different worlds with different priorities, and blamed each other for not falling in line.
I know Covid has struck as everything seems so tasteless. The disease does not seem daunting. Maybe, I succumb … fly out of the pan at the right time. Each of us will find a new level of existence – not tasteless, just different.
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At one point all this becomes a habit, then it is hard to escape. Excellent take, Reena.
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Thank you, Indira!
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Love the secret ingredient. And generosity is definitely a flavour, my neighbour often shares something she made with me, the kindness and generosity are a magic ingredient. 🙏
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We are enriched by such sharing 🤠
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I think it is amazing how many different ways we interpret these prompts. And your writing is so thoughtful and provocative. Lovely.
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Maybe I meant ‘evocative’ …
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Thank you, Trish!
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That is so sad. Is that her only way out? The thought of not being loved…it is not a good feeling at all.
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You are right. Not being loved is not a good feeling.
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Being stuck in a flavourless marriage is soul-destroying.
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You are right. Thanks!
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Interesting take on the picture.
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Thank you, Rob!
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I really like where you took this. At the end of the read, I said to myself, “Oh. I love this.”
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Thank you, Alicia!
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Great metaphor, Reena. You’ve included a huge amount from cooking to marriage to religion. Just about all the important things in life!
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Thank you so much, Penny!
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Love the metaphor! In a situation like this, it’s time to move on.
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Agree. Thanks, Franci!
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You’re welcome!
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How very sad to be stuck in a tasteless marriage. After that, I don’t think a lack of taste of foods would indeed be nearly as bad. … Nicely penned!
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Thank you, Na’ama!
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Metphor-tastic!! There is so much going on here Reena, this is really excellent, I love it
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Thanks!
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So much in those 100 words! I read the ingredients in the pan as a metaphor for what you add to your life results in how it tastes (feels). Loved this!
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Thanks, Sue!
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Having enjoyed 51 years of a really good marriage, my heart hurts for those who are stuck in such a dead relationship. Very well portrayed.
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Thank you!
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I really like the last line.
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Thanks so much!
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A slice of life, made worse my Covid, well told
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Thank you, Michael!
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Escape sounds good in such a hopeless situation.
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Hope she summons the courage.
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Hopefully not out of the pan and into the fire. Sometimes it’s best to accept and carry on as best one can.
Here’s mine!
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That is how many marriages keep going…
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Excellent view of a dismal life
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Thanks so much!
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A tasteless relationship in a tasteless time. Welcome to 2020!
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Thank you, Iain!
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A profound write up
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome 😉
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Dear Reena,
Sounds like tasteless describes the marriage. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle!
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Beautifully reflective.
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Thank you, Sandra!
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Oh gosh, the smell of garlic is exactly like Covid. Enough of this nasty virus!! Well done 🙂
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Thank you, Dee!
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A lot of thoughts and a lot to think about in this
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Thank you, Neil!
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