Re: Everybody Loves Raymond:

Marie Barone is a wise woman. When Ray and Debra had an argument about who should put away the suitcase after returning home from a trip, Ray put cheese inside the bag. His plan was to break her using the sharp aroma filling the house.

Marie warned Debra with the cautionary tale of the giant fork and spoon. She and Frank had received the wooden ornaments as a wedding gift. They were hung on the kitchen wall. Through years of stubbornness and unrelenting pride the hated pieces of Americana remained. Both wanting them removed, neither willing to do it.

Sometimes we carry grudges because we are determined not to yield. We have set our minds to not appearing weak or taken advantage of. So, he lied...so, you didn't get a thank you...so.....

Don't let a suitcase full of cheese become your giant fork and spoon.