galaxie
08-05-2010, 09:47 AM
> Brownies & Whipped Cream Please!
>
> One day I had a date with friends for lunch.
> Bill, a little old "blue hair" about 90 years old,
> came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.
> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads,
> sandwiches, and soups, except for Bill who said,
> "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate."
>
> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were
> aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Bill
> added, completely unabashed.
>
> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all
> the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't
> enjoy mine.
> I couldn't take my eyes off Bill as his pie
> a-la-mode went down. The other guys showed dismay. They
> ate their lunches silently and frowned.
>
> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Bill.
> I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
> I smiled. He asked if he amused me. I answered,
> "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
>
> How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be
> sensible? He laughed and said, with wanton mirth,
> "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
>
> Bill told me, "I try to eat the food I need, and
> do the things I should... But life's so short, my
> friend, I hate missing out on something good. This
> year I realized how old I was. (he grinned) I haven't
> been this old before. So, before I die, I've got
> to try those things that for years I had ignored. I
> haven't smelled all the flowers yet.. There are too many
> books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to
> wolf down and kites to be flown overhead."
>
> He continued, "There are many malls I haven't
> shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've
> missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean
> spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once
> more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut
> butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed
> long distance calls to the folks I love the most. I
> haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the
> morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall
> in love again. So, if I choose to have dessert,
> instead of having dinner, then should I die before night
> fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on
> nothing. I filled my heart's desire . I had that final
> chocolate mousse before my life expired."
>
> With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've
> changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is
> having, only add some more whipped cream!"
>
> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If
> you get this twice, then you have more than one
> friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.
>
> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky
> enough to be counted among them.
>
> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions,
> power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love
> and respect. Remember that while money talks, THE
> GOOD LIFE SINGS!
>
>
>
> One day I had a date with friends for lunch.
> Bill, a little old "blue hair" about 90 years old,
> came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.
> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads,
> sandwiches, and soups, except for Bill who said,
> "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate."
>
> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were
> aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Bill
> added, completely unabashed.
>
> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all
> the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't
> enjoy mine.
> I couldn't take my eyes off Bill as his pie
> a-la-mode went down. The other guys showed dismay. They
> ate their lunches silently and frowned.
>
> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Bill.
> I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
> I smiled. He asked if he amused me. I answered,
> "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
>
> How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be
> sensible? He laughed and said, with wanton mirth,
> "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
>
> Bill told me, "I try to eat the food I need, and
> do the things I should... But life's so short, my
> friend, I hate missing out on something good. This
> year I realized how old I was. (he grinned) I haven't
> been this old before. So, before I die, I've got
> to try those things that for years I had ignored. I
> haven't smelled all the flowers yet.. There are too many
> books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to
> wolf down and kites to be flown overhead."
>
> He continued, "There are many malls I haven't
> shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've
> missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean
> spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once
> more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut
> butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed
> long distance calls to the folks I love the most. I
> haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the
> morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall
> in love again. So, if I choose to have dessert,
> instead of having dinner, then should I die before night
> fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on
> nothing. I filled my heart's desire . I had that final
> chocolate mousse before my life expired."
>
> With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've
> changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is
> having, only add some more whipped cream!"
>
> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If
> you get this twice, then you have more than one
> friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.
>
> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky
> enough to be counted among them.
>
> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions,
> power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love
> and respect. Remember that while money talks, THE
> GOOD LIFE SINGS!
>
>