A politics recipe and what to do with it

The following is my nonpartisan recipe I hope you will endeavor to try. If, like me, you have become "numb and number" with regard to the perpetually churning political drama in which our country is always embroiled, it might serve to alleviate some of your anxiety. What follows is the kitchen tested recipe for "Whatever Will Be Will Be Bread."

Into a gigantic mixing bowl, stir together the following ingredients: Equal portions of both raw and pre-sifted political news, views, debates, in-depth analysis, interviews, podcasts, town hall meetings, misleading data, hyperbole and images of political figures from both sides of the aisle that you might want to erase from memory. Note: All of these ingredients are readily available from your TV, internet, radio and various print media scattered around your living room.

Next, carefully fold in 250 pounds of fresh nonsense from the everlasting know-it-alls who haunt social media, as well as broadcast news hosts and their nightly round-table panel of guests who feed audiences a banquet of what they know they want to hear - or what they don't. Cover and let rest for one hour. Then, measure 200 heaping tablespoonfuls each of predictions and polls, keeping in mind their ever-changing nature and usual inaccuracies. Now, grate copious amounts of zest from The U.S. Constitution and add. Note: Many amendments may be used in this recipe, but feel free to add or omit, depending upon your taste. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

Finally, vigorously knead all of the ingredients together until your arms ache. Place the mixture into a humongous loaf pan that you greased with confusion, doubt, anger, fear, dismay, disgust, frustration and intermittent bouts of apathy. Bake for a few days, removing from the oven only after your kitchen begins to smell politically correct - or incorrect.

Allow to cool prior to removing from the pan.

Finally, open the nearest window and hurl the loaf outside. Afterward, go clean a closet, knit a sweater, wash the dog, pet the cat, pick a few flowers, eat some cookies, organize your sock drawer, fill the bird feeder, watch a good movie, or mow the lawn ... because whatever will be will be.

Christine McCurdy

Warrenville