I had a revelation today. This business of going without food is easier when you're 40+ than it is when you're 20 or so. Today is Ash Wednesday and I've had my two 'light snacks'. And, it's nearly 4:30 and I'm not thinking about food. When I was 20 I needed 4 or 5 meals a day. I used to dread Ash Wednesday; I thought I'd never get to eat again. Now, I just don't need as much food.
I know, I know. I should probably reduce the amount I eat for my light snacks or do without them all together, but I tend to do the same thing year-in-year-out. I never thought about this until today. I guess now that I've thought about it I'll feel obliged to cut back my 'light snacks' from now on.
I don't have Der Tommisar's strength of character.
