I Was Too Embarrassed to Ask My Mom, So I Asked Online—Does Anyone Know What This Strange Crystal Object Is?

discovery made me think about how much dining culture has changed.

Today, many meals are eaten quickly.

Sometimes in cars.

Sometimes in front of televisions.

Sometimes from takeout containers or paper bags.

There’s nothing wrong with convenience.

But somewhere along the way, many of the small traditions that once surrounded family meals quietly disappeared.continue reading …