Opus 2026-033: Peasant Freedom

I guess I should start off by apologizing to peasants.  I’m sure that there are many who are simply locked into their place in society and have not been able to break out or are quite happy with where they are.  I salute you.

What I’m talking about here is the freedom that comes from having an undiscerning pallet.  That’s another way of saying“insensitive”.

What brings it to mind is some Clickbait that I saw.  So far I’ve not bothered watching the video.  The title has something to do with ways in which you could reheat coffee, and it would still be drinkable.  This is a problem I have never had.  Oh, yes, I do have coffee that gets cold and needs to be reheated, but I’ve never had an issue with using the microwave.  You put your cup in push the thirty second button twice and before you know it, your coffee is ready to go.  Does it take away the “bouquet”?  Does it weaken the “body”?  I don’t have a clue, it’s still coffee.  If I bought coffee that’s worth drinking to start with, it’s worth drinking when reheated.

You may disagree with me.  That’s what freedom of choice is all about.  That’s why some people like Limburger cheese or liver and onions.  That’s why some people seem to be able to eat their steak rare.  They like the taste of blood.  Not being a vampire, I want my meat singed on the outside and dark in the middle.  Call me a peasant, but also call me for dinner if you cooked the steak long enough.  A lesson for you if you disagree with me is, don’t have me grill your steaks.  I can guarantee that even if I’m trying to make them rare, it won’t happen.  I can take a knife and cut into it and if it goes “moo” it’s not ready to be eaten.

As a peasant, I am not impressed by jewelry and firs.  Gold is made for wedding rings, not for bracelets.  Silver is an excellent conductor of electricity but if you end up with Sterling flatware and have to spend large parts of your life polishing the tarnish, don’t call on this peasant to do it for you.

homo unius libri