The Forbidden

January 25, 2009 · Filed Under Lose Ten Pounds / Going Green 

My plastic diet is about giving up delights.

Packaged inside a box with the plastic film window, held in the cradle of plastic, then individually wrapped is a treasure that Ed spies as we shop. “They’re on sale!” he exclaims in as close to a squeal as a baritone can get.

I do not need to see. I know they look delicious. I know they are nestled unscathed, perfectly uncrumbled in their triple-cloak of the forbidden. Hand crafted in the tradition of the old world — packaged in the way of the modern.

“NO!” I snap as Ed reached for the box of lemon biscotti. “Too much plastic.”

I want them. I imagine their sweet tartness melting inside my warm mouth. Rock hard as I suck off the icing. Dripping from a quick plunge into my tea. I savor. I swallow.

“Ohhhhh. Please Ed. Put them back.” I moan, turning away lest I give in to the temptation of the individually wrapped.

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2 Responses to “The Forbidden”

  1. Chris Bubany on February 2nd, 2009 7:00 am

    Hi Debbie,
    It is hard to believe that we live only 150 miles apart, but I did not know of your confrontation with cancer until it was long past. My sister in law recently told me about your book. Then I was able to read an article in the Independent about you and through that article found your blog, etc. etc. etc.
    I just ordered your book and will look forward to reading about your journey. Remembering your wit and ironic sense of humor I will hear your voice as I read.
    Take care. All the best, Chris

  2. Debbie on February 8th, 2009 7:39 pm

    Chris,

    Good to hear a voice from the past and thank you for making the effort to catch up after all the time that has passed. I hope life has treated you well.

    I just got back from a weekend in California, and I can say without a moment’s hesitation, that my life is richer than I could have ever imagined while growing up in our very land locked town. Who would have thought 40 years ago, that a whale would lift her fin and wave for me, and me alone, to witness just yesterday. I am very lucky.

    I may be your way in the near future, closing the 150 mile gap for a short time. I’ll ring you up if you would send a number.

    Enjoy the book and take good care of yourself. Blessings to you and your family.

    D

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