It's not up to me to pass judgement on how others spend their money at Christmas, or any other time for that matter. Personally, I've always tried to live well below my means and now that its retirement time, I'm glad that I did.
Always remember: If it's not forbidden by the laws of nature, it's mandatory. So if they can cross in the lab, they WILL cross outside the lab. Maybe not very often, but they will.
Mom used to sponsor kids too. When it comes to feel good television, it's hard to beat Nature. Even better having a grandson working for the Nature Conservancy.
Sometimes you just have to go with it's easier to apologize than to get permission. Plus if she's down and you're taking care of everything how is she going to know unless you can't keep your trap shut?
I took a job with Union Electric in the early '80's. Went to lunch at Cunetto's during the interview. Most of the guys I worked with had last names that ended with a , I , or o. Needless to say there were a lot of lunches in that neighborhood. Good times!
The flavors and texture are just not something I've ever had anything even close to anywhere else. I wish I could go there for lunch today. Really happy to know it is still there and in good hands. I honestly thought it was gone.
Its not spicy hot, it's temperature hot genoa salami sliced about 1/4" thick on great Italian bread with cheese and veggies of your choice. I always got mine with pepper jack, tomatoes, onions and lettuce with mayo and spicy mustard.