Another ant story: When I was way little, the family was out on a day hike and I had to pee. Mom takes me behind a bush and since I’m an uncoordinated toddler, takes my pants off so I can pop a squat. I sitting in the woods, doing my business when my legs start to itch. I look down to see red ants, red ants…

When visiting my aunt and uncle’s house, they would always make Italian sodas with all these fancy syrups they had on hand. Like every flavor imaginable. It was always the best treat after dinner. One night feeling adventurous, I picked Blackberry which I hadn’t tried before. All enjoying our sodas, my aunt asked how…