We chose a local Hometown Buffet, a restaurant whose claim to fame is everyone can get exactly what his or her tastebuds desire. Because of vast selection and wide array of tasty delicacies assembled on sumptious buffet, any dining experience is possible.

Occasionally I get cravings for institutional style scrambled eggs.

Satisfying that need was my sole focus as I surveyed vast assemblage of food choices before me.

The surprising comfort of my scrambled eggs always brings a smile and contented smile to my spirit.

What is it about eggs that quickly brings me to this different state?

Possibly it is connection between eating institutional eggs and one of more remarkable of my life: my college years. A period of coming into my own. The first time I was not identified as "Sue's Sister" or "Nancy's Daughter" or "The Nicest Jordan Child." I could simply be me. And I ate runny scrambled eggs a couple times a week as I set forth on new adventure each day held.

Perhaps that is one of reasons I adore scrambled eggs. I had various emotional associations that I connect to this dining experience. Especially with eggs that are cooked in high quantities rather than in my own skillet.

I have been reading a book entitled, "Keep Your Brain Alive" by Lawrence C. Katz and Manning Rubin. A fascinating read, it features Neurobic exercises which will increase mental fitness.

Among simplest and most effective means of stretching our brain's effectiveness is to connect multisensory associations and to regularly switch our standard routines.