Look What Dad is Doing - Again

Dad has decided to do meatless Mondays again. He tried it several months ago, but got off track with all the traveling he was doing. He started again today and you know what that means - meatless Mondays for Stubby too. Say it isn't so!

So why exactly is Dad doing this again? I think it's because of a conversation he had with Mom while they were out to dinner with friends on Saturday night. They got to talking and I think Dad may have felt a little guilty about eating all the meat he does. I do not feel guilty about all the meat I consume because I am a pug and I eat meat - always, every day. As you know, Mom has meatless everydays since she hasn't eaten meat in what seems like forever.

Things started out bad right from the get go this morning. Dad's breakfast? Cereal with blueberries, boysenberries, and raspberries. Where are my eggs? I asked. Where is the delicious pork sausage? I cried. Sorry Stubby. We are going meatless today. NOOOOO! I threatened to run away and Dad gave me a tiny piece of lunchmeat. Not exactly a substitute for my normal breakfast, but at least it was something.

Lunch was a disaster. Dad had a salad. Yuk! Nothing for me this time despite my pouty face. Mom was gone all day - not that she would have given me any meat - so I didn't even have anyone else to hang out with. I have no idea what Dad plans on having for dinner but if I don't get a hot dog or something I'm outta here.

I think Dad is really going meatless on Mondays for health reasons. According to the Meatless Monday website, going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. Dad has type 2 diabetes already and he could stand to lose some weight, so I think this is his way of getting back on track. Mom is all about reducing her (and everyone else's) carbon footprint and saving precious resources so she is happy Dad is meatless today. I guess I am happy that he is making changes to his diet but why does it have to affect me?

Mom thinks meatless Mondays are a great idea. It's not just about the things I mentioned before but also about the animals that are spared because people are not eating them on Mondays. Hmmmm. Sounds like brainwashing to me, but Mom may be right about this. She does like and appreciate when people don't eat meat, but there is no chance ever of Dad becoming a vegetarian. Never. Bet the house on it.

Monday will be over in a little more than 6 hours so I'm hoping I can stay awake to see what Dad has to eat once the clock strikes twleve. I vote for Popeye's chicken, but that's what I always vote for. Dad may not even be awake at midnight and of course I may not either, so both of us may just have to wait until breakfast tomorrow to have a real meal.