Liam crunched into the apple. Juice ran from the corners of his mouth and stuck in the bit of stubble he called a goatee. “That is so good.” He sat hard on the curb outside the store, held the apple high, and marveled. “I think I’ve found it.”
Emma shouldered her pack. “Congratulations. It’s an apple. You ready? We’ve got miles to go yet.”
“No listen. I read about this fruitarian diet and…” Crunch. “It could be for me.”
“That’s fine. Will’s grilling burgers tonight though.” Emma began walking.
“Hey wait! That’s tonight.”
Emma laughed. “More for us, I guess.”
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It’s tough, for sure. I did a “no red meat for a year thing once,” and let me tell you, that first burger was divine! Haven’t had another quite so good since though.
Coffee Beans & Writer/Runner Dreams 
I’m betting his fruitarian diet crumbles in the face of that barbecue. 🙂
Susan A Eames at
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I’m betting you’re right about that Susan!
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The writing of the apple was good. I felt its juiciness. I think he’ll stick to his diet. The words are better
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Thanks Neil! I’m not too sure his newfound resolve can stand up to the burger, but I wish him luck.
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I’d struggle to give up a good burger too.
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It’s tough, for sure. I did a “no red meat for a year thing once,” and let me tell you, that first burger was divine! Haven’t had another quite so good since though.
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It is said we are what we eat – I just can’t make up my mind what I want to be; so I eat everything.
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Nothing wrong with that!
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He might resist the burger, but what if there’s bacon too?
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Oh the struggles he’ll face with such a restrictive diet. I’m thinking he cracks under the pressure!
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Dear Russell,
This made me laugh. Guess he’ll start his diet tomorrow. Fad diets, Ugh.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle! You are so right about those fad diets too. Don’t get me started on those things!
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Diets always start tomorrow. Well penned.
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Thanks Susan!
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You paint quite a picture, beautiful descriptions.
Burgers have good qualities too 😉
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Thanks Cheryl! And yes, burgers have some great qualities that are all their own. Absolutely!
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Burger v Fruit, it’s rarely a competition the fruit wins.
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When I first read your comment, my mind put a period after competition. That makes for a completely different comment though!
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You tell this tale with elegance and humour. Well done!
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Thanks Penny, glad you enjoyed!
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I always do that shit. Healthy. Cut down on the red meat. Wait… Burgers? Barbecue? Can I get some bacon and cheese on mine? Good one.
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Thanks! Dieting can be hard. :))
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I don’t think any plant-based diet can stand up to the smell of grilling meat. He will need a lot of willpower especially in the beginning.
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I don’t think he’s going to make it, but maybe I’m wrong. If he does, you’re right, he’ll need lots of willpower!
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Now I am hungry for I love apples baked in a pie, 🙂
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A good apple pie, now there’s a great use of apples!
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