The
letter for today is: E, where I feature effort
and eggplant.
When
something requires more than we want to give, we call the task an effort. To
reach into a high branch and collect a stray piece of plastic caught on a
branch and fluttering in the breeze, requires effort.
On
the other hand, if a kitten clung to the branches, we'd rescue the little
creature with no thought of the effort
involved.
The
same thing applies to cooking an eggplant.
Some chefs recommend sprinkling the cut areas with salt to remove the bitter
flavor. Then, leave the eggplant to
drain. To my mind, the effort
doesn't justify the time involved.
