The Philosophy of a Dairy Pill

Lactose Intolerance [ lak-tohs in-tol-er-uh ns ] / noun — a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, a main carbohydrate in dairy products, which can lead to a negative effect on quality of life. A very common disorder, with some groups estimated to have a 79% rate of affliction.

It was a lovely, brisk Sunday evening in Seattle. Autumn was imminent, so the leaves had recently shifted to a…