I Have a Pistachio Problem

Some people have problems with booze. Cigarettes. Hoarding junk. Collecting pets. I have a pistachio problem. There, I admitted it. That's the first step toward getting help.

Every night this week, just before bedtime, I've hauled a stash of pistachios and a book to bed and read for an hour, way past my bedtime. Of course, the book is Bill Bryson's "The Thunderbolt Kid" about the author's upbringing in Iowa. I have a Bryson problem too. I love his writing. I love the way his mind works.

Sure, nuts are good fat. Nuts also have lots of calories. Moderation is the key. One recommendation is getting a nut spoon and never eating more at one sitting than can be contained in the spoon. Another good rule might be, "Never eat in bed." Boy, do I hate rules.