I jumped into 43-degree Lake Huron on Memorial Day, applied for the Escape from Alcatraz swim — and missed qualifying by 2 minutes. Now I am training with my coach and inviting you to join me for a summer of distance swimming, Swim With Sally.

Food from different cultures was unknown to me when I was younger. I grew up in a large family. Routines helped control the chaos of seven children. Mealtimes were consistent and predictable. Tuesday night was pork chops.