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Last Saturday I had a sandwich I will never forget.\nIt was the bread that really did it for me: It was soft pretzel-esque, moist and almost sweet. There was turkey breast, melted cheese and just the right amount of Dijon mustard -- none dripped out as I held it to my mouth. It was an enjoyable eating experience on a number of levels.\nI've no groundbreaking argument here, other than sandwiches have been an integral part of my diet all my life, and I've been fortunate enough to consume a variety of delicious ones.\nIt runs in the family. My dad and sister are also huge sandwich fans. My sister and I frequently have conversations about sandwiches; I call her when I've had a fantastic one so we can talk about it. Meanwhile, my dad has been an effective role model when it comes to sandwich-making -- after a large meal, notably Thanksgiving, his custom is making mini-sandwiches by placing bits of turkey meat in a dinner roll. No matter how much was eaten already, there's always room for the mini-sandwich. \nPerhaps most remarkable about the world of sandwiches is its breadth and diversity. A sandwich is acceptable for any meal of the day, and its contents can be virtually anything.\nBreakfast sandwiches may be my least favorite. Maybe I've failed to try the finest of this genre, but all the ones I've had have been mediocre, at best. This may be due to my distaste for sausage patties paired with cheeses (characteristic of breakfast sandwich content), but it could also be because I'm more accustomed to eating breakfast items separately. That is, I would rather eat an English muffin with eggs on the side, rather than directly atop. \nNow, distinguishing lunch and dinner sandwiches is a tricky endeavor, but I feel my extensive sandwich experience grants me the authority to do so adequately. I consider a lunch sandwich to be cold. That is, to include deli meats, meat salads, vegetables, cheeses, spreads (such as hummus or peanut butter) and/or any number of condiments. \nBecause of where I lived most of my life (small town Indiana, where else?), I consider Subway the epitome of the lunch sandwich. Only once have I had an unsatisfying Subway experience, and it was due to rubbery roast beef -- it's hard to talk about. But I've been back since and was pleased, so I consider it a fluke.\nOn the other hand, sandwiches appropriate for dinner are typically hot. Not because they have toned abs and great hair, but because they may include meatballs or chicken breast -- animal bits arguably more fulfilling than sliced meats, like those in lunch sandwiches.\nThere's so much more to be covered here: the importance of quality bread, nontypical sandwiches (s'mores, cracker/cheese combinations, Gummi Burgers), my warped mind. Unfortunately, column space constrains me.\nI'm happy to discuss sandwiches most all of the time, as you may have guessed -- just let me know when.\nNow excuse me while I order a pizza.