Grandma Plays Both Sides

Remember my grandma I intereviewed? Apparently she is playing both sides. See this recent Peoria Star article:

Still, Annette Dyar Sherman of Eureka, 91, says she "just sort of coasted" into becoming a vegetarian eight years ago.

"Since I live by myself, I find I no longer really care to cook meat. I go by the meat counter and it looks repulsive," she says, adding that her son, who is an animal rights activist, also has influenced her. "I eat mostly vegetables, yogurt, a little milk - I'm not a vegan."

She doesn't keep sweets at home - "too tempting" - and she gave up pasta a year ago. She also doesn't eat much bread. "I like to put a little cheese and tomato on an English muffin and broil it."

This diet, combined with daily walks, has contributed to her health, but Sherman says she's always been healthy - even though she ate meat for most of her life.

"I'm 91, but nobody believes that I am. I say 90 is the new 80. I don't take any medications. I take an aspirin a day to prevent a stroke. That's all.

"I'm not bragging, but that's the way it is," she says.

Oh come now, be a little holier-than-thou. You've earned it.

I can personally report that grandma is not a vegetarian and had roast beef for Christmas. So much for credible newsmedia. I've highlighted the good stuff ;)