Bill Gifford

Avoidable human misery is more often caused not so much by stupidity as by ignorance, particularly our ignorance about ourselves.
—Carl Sagan

the liver is the body’s true workhorse—and also, it’s simply breathtaking to behold.

Hannibal Lecter was not too far off: it really does look as if it might be delicious with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.