I agree, James.
As a writer, I find that all kinds of segues inform and lead to unexpected bits of history and insight.
The discussion of both food and speech patterns are great examples.
--
Melinda C. P. Skinner
Writer and Wonderer

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From: James Brothers <[log in to unmask]>
> As an archaeologist, anthropologist, and history teacher I assure
> that foodways are an important subject of study. What people ate
> reveals a great deal about who they are- where they were from, how
> assimilated, socio-economic class, etc.
>
> James Brothers, RPA
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