Nextdoor...a peek into the insanity.
I pay attention to our local haps via the Nextdoor app. It's pretty informative and entertaining. But...it's also a glimpse into a lot of brains. And, it ain't pretty. What is it with the modern American that must voice their abrasive opinion? Tonight a neighbor showed a smoked brisket in a photo, along with a shot of their big closed grille smoking. Somebody had to say something like "Great. A big serving of cancer and heart disease." It's not unlike breaking wind in church, just on purpose, through a megaphone. On the bright side of the app, it appears that we've had a big invasion of bobcats in my neighborhood, based on all the witnesses and photos. Beautiful animals. A big one was spotted on my front lawn about a month ago. There's probably a "You've moved into their environment and now you worry they'll eat your dog!" comment buried in there somewhere...haha....
For the comment you note, I would respond: "Well sweetie, you don't have to eat it. I'm sure most of us wouldn't waste our appetite on your tofu salad either. Is my choice of silver for a car ok, or too reflective for you?"
Big sigh of relief. It was hard to get back here to Texas, but I am glad - SO glad - I did.
Speaking of which, has anyone heard from Nancy?
Suggestion: See if the neighbor with the brisket will invite you over if you bring some good beer.