Strong opinions loosely held:

• Mashed potatoes are better a little lumpy.

• Parades are just filler in between being born and dying (I can say this because I once worked the Macy’s parade).

• Peanut butter pretzels are the driest snack imaginable.

• Big ice is always better than crushed ice, pebble ice is an acceptable compromise.

• Cereal is better when you put the milk first, I said what I said.