Sunday, August 18, 2013

Jack's Beanstalk, Or....?




As I walked through the kitchen on my way elsewhere, I suddenly stopped, dead in my tracks.  What was THAT?  A skinny green spire rose from a stainless steel bowl on top of the refrigerator.  It seemed intent on reaching the ceiling (and maybe beyond), and looked much too healthy to be growing in this sunless spot.  Perhaps it was ready to curl into an invasive vine like Jack’s Beanstalk?  It was obviously very alive with delicate, almost perfect form.   



Half expecting something beyond my comfort zone, I reached for the bowl (having no recollection of putting anything in it) and investigated.  SWEET POTATOES! 



They were very eager to live.  They became oven fries for dinner.




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