Plotz?"

"Fall over dead, or at least fall over."

"Why?"

"Jews aren't supposed to eat pork or meat and dairy in the same meal."

"I could have the pickle?"

"Ok. A pickle and rye bread sandwich, coming up! You still want the mustard?"

"Wait! I'm not Jewish. Can't I have the whole sandwich?"

I smiled. "I'll go down the street and get you the sandwich. You like chips too?"

"No, thanks. A Diet Coke would be good."

"Right! I'll be back soon."

I was. Twenty minutes door to door. We ...