rock on tomato famine!

I'd like to talk about a "problem" that's been sweeping the nation, well actually it's only been sweeping about 16 states. Yep, I'm talking about the big tomato salmonella scandal of 2008. First of all, this is the best thing EVER! I mean it. No more, "Does that come with tomatoes?" or "Can you please hold the tomatoes on that?" And no more picking tomatoes off when I've foolishly forgotten to specify an entree without them. Basically, my life has gotten a lot easier since this little "outbreak". Unfortunately it can't last forever. Now I'm sure many of you are thinking "How can you not like tomatoes? You obviously haven't had a really good delicious one fresh from the garden." Let me tell you, I don't like tomatoes, but it's not for lack of trying. Every summer I eat a fresh-from-the-garden tomato... and end up spitting it out. I just can't. And it's alright. (I know you're with me Zac and Brian.) I've just accepted that it is something that I'll never like. Ever. And for those of you gasping and slightly shaking your heads right now, let it go. Not everybody likes them and I don't feel I'm missing out on anything. So hopefully that salmonella won't give up easily. In years from now I'll think back, with longing and fondness, to the tomato famine of 2008.