Mud Season

Fog

BY CARL SANDBURG

   The fog comes

   on little cat feet.

   It sits looking

   over harbor and city

   on silent haunches

   and then moves on.

Mud

The mud comes

On little cat feet.

It sits watching

On pillow and paper

On rainy days

And then moves on.

C.E. with thanks to Carl Sandburg

Salmon and Peas—When you can no longer face another round of greens…fifties comfort food.

Make a bit pot of mashed potatoes—more than you think you will eat.

Make a white sauce from one tablespoon of butter, one tablespoon of flour, and a cup of milk. This is an old-fashioned sauce, but very handy to master.

Clean the little bones out of a can of salmon (or tuna, if you prefer). When the sauce has thickened, add the salmon and a bag of frozen peas. Heat thoroughly, without boiling.

Pour sauce over  the mound of mashed potatoes and add a sprinkle of paprika for color. Eat!

If there is any sauce left over, eat over toast for lunch the next day.