November 17, 2016

  • Looking for a Drink

    I have never been a drinker of alcoholic beverages. I can't handle my booze. In fact I've never been drunk. Don't think I didn't try. I attempted to drink alcohol in college. But the sad truth is I'd fall asleep before I'd ever feel the effects. I know if I need a sleep aid that a fourth of a cup of cheap wine will put me out like a light. I used to drink Dr. Pepper regularly. I was addicted to the caffeine and without a can at lunch I'd get a raging headache. I've been decaffeinated for about 5 years now. Recently I've been thinking I'd like a really ice cold can of carbonated full sugar and caffeine soda pop!

    Just when things are going well life throws you a curve ball. Life throws a mean curve ball. In the last 2 weeks I've had bad news and worse news. At every turn there is a new disaster. I received the news that a relative has only a few months to live. The cancer she was fighting for 8 years finally has won. As the cancer advances in her spinal cord and into her brain she will lose her sight, her memories, and finally her ability to breathe. She fought hard. She had lots of victories. She was able to be a grandmother to 3 grandchildren. She continued to be active in her community, church and career. Now we are praying that she can hang on until her immediate family can gather at her side. And that isn't the worst news. Then there is the whole election debacle. There has been a great deal of angst across the country. If you listen closely you can hear a low moaning. I'm hoping it isn't the agonal gasps of democracy. Then there is work. Yep. That's all I'm gonna say about that. Then there was Sparky's work. Nothing I can say about that either. It is what it is.

    So I've been thinking about that can of Dr. Pepper. But I know it isn't good for me. The last time I sipped a little of the stuff I got heart palpitations and my hands shook for 30 minutes. But it did taste good. I have it on good authority that some ex-smokers still dream about the taste of a cigarette and that they often have to fight the desire to have a smoke. I can sympathize.

Comments (6)

  • I don't do alcoholic either but if someone has a terminal disease or ailments? I think God understands that. I would say if it harms others is when it becomes not the right thing to do. I hope we don't lose our Republic. There are many good people, in fact mostly good. I meet them everyday.

    • I suppose it is at the point where the saying "If you give a dance, you've got to pay the band" come in. As for strong drink - too many people don't know when to say when...

  • I hope this is not the beginning of a difficult winter! Be strong and avoid the Dr. Pepper -- perhaps a cup of tea (or herb tea) would help instead.

  • @murisopsis: An excellent solution -- warm milk mixed with a little chocolate -- yum!

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