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‘Livin The Dream’ rather to extend an invitation to the world And those of us out there in virtual
out there, to share that moment with you. reality, send along a ‘like’ or a heart or
Or how well a loaf of bread has risen. So, you post. a comment. It’s our way of joining you,
Or how someone has captured the very You go on a holiday to Hither or Yon. of clinking a glass, and acknowledging
essence of fall in a glamour shot of a You travel together, or make friends, or your celebration of that moment in your
bowl of soup. For me, it never gets old. meet friends, and you have a lovely time! day, in your life.
But why? You gather at the end of a long day of Food is universal. It transcends
walking up hills and admiring cathedrals, politics and religion, and race, and
I think, for many of us, especially at a sidewalk café or in a fancy restaurant, class, and culture. It is a celebration
those of us who like to cook and to eat, and try something you didn’t think you’d of the pleasure of being alive, and
there is something almost magical about like; but you do. The conversation is posting a photo on social media is a
sharing food – even if only virtually. nonsensical but seems witty at the time simple way of sharing all that. And
There is a camaraderie of cookers. and everyone is just delighted to be there the likes and comments are a simple
And eaters. Food, even enjoyed alone, and be together. So, you post. acknowledgement of that virtual
is a celebration, albeit a little one. It invitation to their table.
is a daily ritual that is, or should be, a And there is the sharing of family
By Janeen Wagemans moment of pleasure and peace in a day dinners and holiday celebrations. You’ve We are people, of course, who live
that might not otherwise have much of cooked a turkey, or someone has, and to eat. But there are people who simply
eople of all ages and stages and either. In the quotidian swirl that may maybe everyone has pitched in with their eat to live. They take no particular joy
specialty, possibly weird, without which in eating and see the act of cooking as
Pnationalities post photos of their food include sadness or stress or exhaustion, the occasion would simply not be the arduous. If this is you, you are not the
on social media. It’s a thing. A meme. there is that moment of satisfaction same, and you’ve toggled together a jolly intended audience of these posts. Just
Many people find it ridiculous. Shallow. when the steak has landed at that precise long table out of a few you have around scroll on by. No need to comment or
Annoying. “Why would anyone think degree of doneness, just a hair on the so that you can accommodate everyone complain or rain on our cornflakes. You
anyone else would be interested in your rare side of medium rare, or the spicing and their kids, and you feel so full of joy may feel sorry for us for being silly and
perfect poached egg?” of the jambalaya is bang on - a moment
when the day rises up to be worthy of that you want to share the feeling with shallow but know that we feel sorry for
But I do it. Often. And I am very celebration. And there is an urge to share everyone you know, even casually. So, you as well. You’re missing out on a lot
interested in your perfectly poached egg. that moment with others. Not to brag, but you post. of fun.
