Humble pie

Pres. Obama apologized. In interviews with major networks, he took the blame for two tax-plagued appointees, Nancy Killefer and former senator Tom Daschle, both of whom had withdrawn their names from consideration for White House posts.

"I've got to own up to my mistake," Obama told NBC News, "which is that ultimately it's important for this administration to send a message that there aren't two sets of rules, you know, one for prominent people and one for ordinary folks who have to pay their taxes."

Wow, a chief executive who can actually be contrite. I am impressed. Is that what we would call humble pie?

Excess fruit

One day, I swear, I will come up with a good food idea, too, something noble and selfless that benefits the community.

For now, I will admire Asiya Wadud and the work she and her friends do with Forage Oakland.