Melançon Enterprises • a multidivision multinational since 1980

Swam briefly alongside the boat, and within 50 feet of seals hanging out by the seagull-covered spit of land that points at Billingsgate shoal.

Made hummos, canned chickpeas, no tahini or garlic, too much salt, a bit of salsa you couldn't find a trace of, some curry powder and paprika that seemed to work well.

Did 50 solid pushups.