Speaking of books. Do you remember when your Grandmother asked you not to judge a book by its cover? I expect she was talking about little Eric, who lived down the street. He often had bogies on his face and wore a weird sweater — but you became fast friends, didn’t you?
I love your Grandmother, but what I am talking about is different. Sometimes you should pay heed to your guts. For example—any time there is mention of a jalapeño pepper. Do not ever give a jalapeño pepper the benefit of the doubt.