On Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:22:26 -0600, Jim Swayze  
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>> Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against pemmican. I've pretty much  
>> adopted a live and let live philosophy - even with regards to friends  
>> who go the vegan (yuck) or macrobiotic (double yuck) route.
>
> Sorry to jump in here in media res.  Are you implying, Wally, that your  
> "openness" towards other ways of eating is driven by a lack of belief  
> that a diet based on meat, fruit veggies, and nuts is the best diet for  
> humans?  Or are you just pointing out with your words above what an  
> accepting human being you are?

No, I'd call Wally a realist.  I no longer try to convince someone that
their (totally wrong-minded) diet is wrong, and they should eat my diet
instead.  Good way to get plenty of arguments and fewer friends.

	Lynnet