The lies went as follows: 1. Yes, I’ll take it easy. I’m practically retired! I had it on good authority he routinely worked ten-hour days. Retirement was a four-letter word. 2. I won’t miss one follow-up appointment. He was the reason doctors’ offices created cancellation fees. Enough said. 3. Seasoning alternatives? How clever! He managed a look of faux, wide-eyed amazement when the nurse told him about the wonders of Mrs. Dash. 4. Of course, I won’t use salt. Oh, that one was a doozy. He’d managed to look offended when he swore that oath. I couldn’t suppress a snort, and he sent me a quick
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