THE TOP TEN DINNER DISHES WHEN MOM’S AWAY AND DAD’S COOKING

10. Hot dogs with just a hint of Tabasco.

9. “Kids eat free” night at the steak house.

8. Pizza.

7. Broiled bologna benedict on rye.

6. Back-of-the-fridge goulash (with lots of pepper).

5. Chips and salsa.

4. Cocoa Puff surprise.

3. Something old, something blue, something frozen, call it stew.

2. Cold pizza.

1. Whatever’s cooking at Grandma’s.

One Liner

I got a job at the cable company and completed training so I could fix my own cable, which was faster than being on hold with customer service.