I have not had red meat for one week. I don't remember ever going through an entire week without red meat. The realization came today when I thought about what I would have for dinner. My first thought was Hill Country BBQ. Delicious beef brisket, pork chops and ribs. Yum. My usual fare, and Monday is all-you-can-eat night at Hill Country. $30 for a viking's feast.
The Council of Nicea in 325 AD decreed the Season of Lent. We know it today as Good Friday. This made it a holy Christian holiday where the believers repent and make personal sacrifices to show their dedication and appreciation of the sacrifices of Christ. Of course this is completely bullshit. Lent was designed to coincide with the Pagan Spring Celebration. Emperor Constantine, an early Christian convert, figured that it would be easier to convert non-believers if the heathens still get the same day off from work.
Nevertheless, Christians celebrate Lent today by giving up pleasurable things such as meat or chocolate.
I spent a lot of time with her this week. And because she's a vegetarian, I've abstained from meat. I have been a meat fan all my life. Anyone who knows me, has seen my exploits at Churrascaias around the country. My name is on Shula's Steakhouse website for the achievement of finishing a 60 oz steak.
So tonight, with her in Seattle, I'm ready to make up for the week. As I approach the Texas-themed meat-lover's paradise, I remember her eating a giant bamboo steamer full of vegetables. If she was here right now, we would not be anywhere near this restaurant.
All of the sudden, I don't want BBQ anymore. I rather for her to be here. I would give up meat for her, not as a Christian sacrifice, but just to feel closer to her.
I walked further down the street, picked up a salad and went home.
