John Cage – A meal without mushrooms is like a day without rain
- Author
- Andrew McGivern
- Published
- Wed 16 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedailyquote/episodes/John-Cage--A-meal-without-mushrooms-is-like-a-day-without-rain-e35di6m
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for April 16th.
Now, today is Day of the Mushroom. Yes, you heard that right. A whole day to celebrate the humble, earthy, somewhat mysterious mushroom. Whether you're tossing them on a pizza, sautéing them in butter, or simply side-eyeing them at the grocery store wondering if they're secretly a fungus trying to turn us all into zombies?
Yeah, not likely.
Mushrooms are more than just a culinary delight; they're a vital part of our ecosystem.
And that brings us to today's quote from John Cage, who once said...
"A meal without mushrooms is like a day without rain."
This quote reminds us of the subtle yet profound impact mushrooms have on our lives. Just as rain nourishes the earth, mushrooms enrich our meals and our understanding of nature's intricate web. So, as you go about your day, consider the humble mushroom. It thrives in the shadows, yet its impact is profound. Perhaps there's a lesson there about resilience and the unseen contributions that make our world thrive.
And besides the fact that they taste good, mushrooms are good for us too. Particularly good for the brain. I won't bore you with the details but if you want to upgrade your brain eat mushrooms daily... just like the Daily Quote. You need them daily. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.
