Monday, March 15, 2021

Burrito Medicine


 

Photo by Nadine Primeau on Unsplash

Mucous, Ear, Cilantro

‘Two double-heater burritos. And don’t hold back on the jalapeños.’

Frank Cappuccino’s bicycle patrol partner, Jose Gonzalez, laughed at Frank’s discomfiture. ‘Trust me, ok?’

Frank didn’t. ’You sure about this?’

‘Frank, your people nailed pasta sauce but when it comes to sinuses of steel, my people are the bomb.’

‘Bathroom bombs are what I’m worried about. Spicy food and bicycle seats shouldn’t mix.’

‘Nah, you’ll be fine. Besides, who wants to listen to you whine about your mucusy head, stuffy ears, and all the other cold-induced misery.’

‘But I hate cilantro.’

‘It’s medicinal. Here they are. Dig in!



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