Lasagna

Last week I had one of those experiences that make you hate New York. I immediately thought of this quote. 

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft

Mary Schmich, Wear Sunscreen: A Primer for Real Life

I'm worried New York is making is hard. I don't want to raise my kids on a place where you just get to say whatever you want in the name of being "real."  

But then I made lasagna with Millie and I remembered that you can just get real full-fat mozzarella at every grocery store here. And I thought, "maybe I'll just be sure to teach my kids temperence and then they can still eat full-fat mozzarella."