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Mary's Daily Dish

Can We Talk?

December 6th, 2006 by Mary | 3 Comments


I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. It’s just that I’m just not sure if this is working. I mean, I love spending time with you lounging on the couch and listening to all of the amazing things you have to say. Watching you. It’s just that¦. I don’t know.

I guess it’s that I don’t have the time. I was committed for the last three years but I just can’t do it anymore. I really, really like you but I just can’t keep giving so much for you. I rarely see you anymore and I’ve been too busy with other things. It’s just not working.

So I have to say goodbye¦ for now. Let’s just consider it a break, until I’m ready for something like this. I hope you understand. I know it’s cliche but it’s me, not you. Really.

Maybe I can still see you at a friend’s house if that would be ok with you. This isn’t easy for me, but I know it’s for the best.

I’ll miss you.

This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in my head. It was a mental-chat I had with The Food Network.

After writing many checks to Comcast to access this channel only, I realized that I just couldn’t do it anymore. I love the channel dearly, I had to say goodbye. I rarely watch TV anymore I am not able to justify my cable bill for a few hours, here and there, of yummy television.

I will still have The Food Network website to comfort me. And yes, I will now be THAT girl when I come over. You know, flipping back and forth from what we are watching to catch a glimpse of food programs that you don’t want to watch in order to get my foodie-TV fix.

I apologize to my friends in advance… but you’ve enjoyed it when I’ve made you watch it with me before. Right?

Farewell Food Network.

The final dish: I’ll really miss you Iron Chef. I’ll miss you the most Ham on the Street. Maybe when and if I get a higher paying job we can finally be together ¦forever.

About the Author

Mary Bigham, the creator of wcdish, is a self-admitted sushi and travel addict. She has a crush on just about every food but refuses to eat American cheese.

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3 Comments So Far

  1. Big HamDec 07, 2006

    I got in some good Food TV last night at a friend’s house. Iron Chef followed by a show on Bravo called Top Chef. Super yummy…

    Thank you J!

  2. AnonymousDec 08, 2006

    No FoodTV? What?!? You didn’t mention this before. I was just talking about iron chef and you said nothing. This is a sad day…

    Jason

  3. Sole MateDec 08, 2006

    I’ve been known to say that I would give up electricity before I would give up cable. All that statement proves is that years of watching too much TV has rendered me retarded.

    I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

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