From across the table at a local restaurant, a friend pointed to my wrist and inquired, “How did you burn yourself ?”
“Frying bacon,” I said casually. The table grew quiet.
“In a skillet?” another asked in disbelief.
“Yes,” I said, furrowing my brow. “How do you fry bacon?”
“In my microwave,” she said. “Nobody fries bacon in a pan anymore.” Then she realized her declaration and backed off. “Well, I gu…
