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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

SOL26: March 19: 30 Second Rule

This month, I am writing with the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life group sharing bits and pieces of my life as they happen. I guess you could say this slice came from a bit of chocolate. 

My grands are growing like weeds after a summer rain and helping me see life from a new perspective. While I am still not a fan of video games, I am starting to see food dropped on the floor in a new light.  Here is the explanation that helped me differentiate when to eat and when to toss. 

He picked up a little piece of chocolate, the kind designed for snacking, from the floor, blew it off, and popped it into his mouth faster than you could say, "Don't eat that." 

"Ugh," I moaned, "it's yucky." I meant it.

"It's OK," he mumbled as he finished chewing, "there's a 3 second rule for most food but a 30 second rule for chocolate!" 

"I've never heard that one," I said and I meant it!




 

5 comments:

Melanie Meehan said...

He and I could be friends. At LEAST a 30 second rule! Love that for him, as well as the moment you captured.

Kim Johnson said...

I must confess - I'm with Melanie on the chocolate rule. Pick it up, give it a good brushing for any dirt or dog hair, and enjoy! It's a great rule to abide by.

Anonymous said...

All rules get thrown out the window where chocolate is concerned. Around here, the rule is pick up any dropped food before the cat eats it. arjeha

Glenda Funk said...

Anita,
That’s a cute rule, one I imagine lots of kids would love. I let the particular floor and availability of a sink determine whether or not the three second rule applies. Generally, it does not.

Manny said...

This was so cute and funny, Anita! I dropped various food many a time. Most of the time they can't be saved, but certain stuff (like chocolate) can. Well unless it doesn't start melting then it's good haha.