In Pursuit of the Trivial

   The scope of tragedy is too grievous to process.  But still we go about our daily routines, one of which is shopping for food. Ordinarily I find it to be a dull and unwelcome task, but today I almost welcomed its diversion.  I bought sugar----the stuff that comes in a paper sack, the weight of which has shrunk from five to four pounds over the years.  Some health advocates consider white sugar to be almost toxic.  Maybe that's why the bag reads, "Great for Cookies, Cakes & Brownies."  There is even a recipe on the side of the bag for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Brownies.  Nutrition Facts on the side of the bag read that the sugar is Gluten-Free, and contains only 15 calories per teaspoon.  There are far worse ways to die.