Here is a picture of a sweet potato that began to sprout in our cupboard. Rather than throw it out or eat it I dumped it in an old plastic pot and made a half-hearted effort to cover it with dirt. Sometimes I even water it, if there is water left over in the watering can after I water the other plants on the balcony. I much prefer the pineapple I planted, and plan to devote the majority of my time and energy to nuturing it, not this stupid tuber. I hope that when I am a parent I do not pick favorites of my children like I do with my plants. My wife probably hopes the same thing.
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