We had what I called a ‘chia pet moment’

You know, since I've been eating these chia seeds, I've noticed my beard has gotten heavier.'

My husband, Peter, was talking to my father downstairs. I sat up at attention.

This comment about the chia seeds was news to me. I knew Peter was eating chia seeds because he thought it might lower his cholesterol. Peter is always reading articles about health, and I don't usually pay a lot of attention. He…