Would someone help me down from my soapbox please?

Every morning I pass a splendid smelling rotisserie on Mission and 20th. I've been a vegetarian for about 6 years, but recently since the fast, I've entertained the idea of incorporating healthy, hormone free meat into my diet. The other morning as I passed the diner of flesh, I slowed my pace to breathe in the aroma for as long as I could. I glanced inside and noticed a worker doing prep work for the day. Dressed in his standard issue white t-shirt and white apron, peeling and slicing a vibrant orange carrot, while no more than 6 inches away, sat an ashtray with a cigarette burning to infinity. I watched him finish with the carrot, take a nice deep drag of his cancer stick, and then resume handling the fine vegetables. He didn't rinse his fingers, or even move the ashtray when he noticed me peering in. The poor little carrot didn't stand a chance. I will from now on laugh heartily when I see people shun eating meat in public establishments for hygienic reasons.
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My favorite thing today: A savory shrimp and scallop crepe, followed by a sweet white chocolate crepe from Ti Couz, manufique!