Talking to the dead

I tell people that I don't talk to Gloria, as some bereaved talk to their loved ones.

That isn't completely true.  I do talk to Gloria.  Like when I am trying to peel the skin off a desiccated mandarin orange, while doing a stir-fry of Indian eggplant, zucchini, vegetable marrow, and carrots, when I would much rather be going and getting a burger with poutine on the side, I often tell her, "See?  I'm eating fruits and vegetables.  Are you happy?"