The Story of Lori

[Pema]

I am hoping for a nice visit, but that may not be possible if certain other family members are there also visiting.

Oh, then I very much hope those other family members aren't there when you are and that you get to try the food. I had no idea you could just drop in to eat at a hospital. I love that your parents knew that and took advantage.

[Lori Dee]

... I had no idea you could just drop in to eat at a hospital. I love that your parents knew that and took advantage.

No one knows if you are visiting a patient or if you are an employee. I did a lot of fire alarm and nurse call work in local hospitals and would sometimes eat in the cafeteria. But who wants to eat hospital food?  Mostly, it is not too bad. If the doctors and staff don't eat there, it is a sign.

Pro Tip: Never eat at a fast food place where cops don't go for lunch.

Truck stop restaurants are almost always good. They don't stay in business long if truckers stop eating there.

[ChrissyRyan]

One hospital cafeteria made excellent omelets but I rarely eat at a hospital cafeteria.
At a different hospital, the last time I looked at a menu board I thought the prices were high.  Employees likely get a discount.

Plus I do not particularly enjoy going through a serving line and an "ice cream scoop" is used to give you cooked scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, or anything else.  Practical and serving size control perhaps, but not particularly appealing as you look at the round scoop of food on your plate.

Presentation is important.

Speaking of presentation, I need a shower, a little bit of makeup, and get dressed soon for work.  But I will get some breakfast now at home.  I will not use any ice cream scoops.


Chrissy

[Sephirah]

It has rained 11 out of the past 14 days. Ugh.

Locals say, "Well, with all the drought we have had, we need the moisture."

They said the same thing almost 5,000 years ago. Noah built the ark anyway.

Does anyone know where I can find some gopherwood? 

I would trade you in a heartbeat. It has been obnoxiously sunny and dry for.. well... a seeming eternity here. I am at my best with rain and snow and really... crap weather. Y'all can have the sunny hot garbage.

[Mrs. Oliphant]

Sending good thoughts to your dad. Regardless of whoever else might be there, Father's Day is big enough for everyone. He will be thrilled to see you, Lori.

[Sephirah]

Thanks, Pema.

He is in very good hands. He and my mom have commented that it is the only hospital that has really good food. So good that if they are in the area, they will go there for lunch instead of to a restaurant. I have never been there, but I have plenty of family members who have, and they all agree that the care is top-notch. I am hoping for a nice visit, but that may not be possible if certain other family members are there also visiting. We will see how it goes.

Probably late to the dance but.. Only in America do you get hospitals with very good food, lol. Having come out from a week long stay I can tell you decidedly that the UK hospital food is like what would happen if Charles Dickens accidentally tripped over Oliver Twist and went face down in the dirt. Maybe there's something to be said for the style of healthcare you have over there.

Wishing the best for your dad, Lori. And honestly girl, don't sweat people who try to make it awkward. It's all on them. You are an inspiration to probably hundreds, likely thousands of people. Don't sweat the age old family BS. Make it possible. Hold your head high, be you. The you we all know.

You are everything in this world to be proud of, Lori. Embrace that. The crap people try to throw at you, feel sorry for them that they have hangups. I know how it is to have the whole family deal. Girl... you are more than you ever think you are. Jealousy is an ugly emotion. Just sayin'

And way too much talking haha. Have a massive hug from me, sweetie. It will be okay. I have a feeling. <3

[Jessica_Rose]

The discussion about hospital food reminds me of this...

Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the mechanics German, the lovers Italian and it's all organized by the Swiss.

Hell is where the chefs are British, the mechanics French, the lover's Swiss, the police German and it's all organized by the Italians.

Please do not take that as a slight to any nation or nationality. We all have our strong and weak points, and areas that could use improvement.

Love always -- Jess

[Sephirah]

The discussion about hospital food reminds me of this...

Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the mechanics German, the lovers Italian and it's all organized by the Swiss.

Hell is where the chefs are British, the mechanics French, the lover's Swiss, the police German and it's all organized by the Italians.

Please do not take that as a slight to any nation or nationality. We all have our strong and weak points, and areas that could use improvement.

Love always -- Jess

As a Brit that made me laugh out loud. Thank you, Jess. I needed that. I think you could probably swap the French and Italian people around in the Hell part, though. Anyone who's ever owned an Alfa Romeo will likely attest to just how badly made those cars are. Pretty to look at but don't ever try to drive it.

And yeah... we gave the world Gordon Ramsay. I am profoundly sorry.