Forgive me for combining two subjects in one post.

I've written about this before, but permit me to reiterate. It concerns eating slowly.

At that dinner I went to a couple of nights ago, I watched in amazement at the speed at which all the voracious eaters, women included, attacked their food. Plates were stacked with food, the trough open.

My table was in the first third to go through the buffet line. However, by the time the last third cleaned their plates, guess who was still eating? In fact, the tables were all cleared, and the speaker started his spiel before I was finished! I really tried to eat quickly, but there I was, the lone cowboy, still eating (an average portion of food).
I was embarrassed, but I cleaned my plate like I was taught.

One reason I'm not overweight is that I chew, not inhale, my food. I savor every bite. At home, I frequently re-heat my plate in the microwave. I also work a crossword puzzle while eating. That makes me put down my fork while I chew. No TV, either. They say, eating in front of a mirror helps, but I won't go that far (although I do have window reflection).

The second subject regards the presidential debate(s), which I didn't watch. I understand the need for debates. It's good to have the two candidates "face off". But words are meaningless. Deeds and accomplishments (history) are the keys. Not all great presidents or scientists or writers or athletes are wonderful speakers. Not even good teachers. Some great speakers became dictators and murderers.

So what if Romney "won" the first debate? Look at his record and political philosophy. Yet the gullible public will swoon and be swayed at what and how he presented his case. Big mistake! One more month of this madness! I can only survive by ignoring it all (best I can).