THREE 0'CLOCK IN THE MORNING & DARKNESS OF THE SOUL & THE "NEW
COKE" FLOP & BIRTHDAYS EVOKE OLD MEMOIRS
By OLIVENE GODFREY
Since I've had insomnia for many years, I only drink caffeine free beverages now. And most nights I fall asleep almost as soon as my head hits the pillows. Still, sometimes even now, I wake up about 3:A.M. and I remember reading a poet's words comparing three 'clock in the morning and the darkness of the soul. And that is true for me as my mind swirls from one bad time in my life to another one as I lay in bed wide awake, mentally fighting my demons. Fortunately, the next day I put it all in perspective and get on with my day.
In the November, 2009, AARP Bulletin, there is an interesting article titled, "Biggest Flops" which lists 50 of the mistakes that keep piling up. The one I remember most vividly was, "New Coke" April 23, July 11, 1985".I recall when the Coca Cola 99 years old flagship formula was banished to a bank vault for posterity or until devotees browbeat the company into bringing back Coca Cola "classic". I didn't drink any soft drinks until the Coke classic went on market as I had loved Coke as far back as I can remember. Because of my diabetes now, I drink Diet Coke or if I need a lift, I drink a little Coke Zero which does contain some caffeine. But, I still remember my beloved Coke Classic.
Son Barry and I have birthdays coming up in December. Mine is December 10 when I will be 82 years old. Barry's is December 14th and I won't tell his age as he is at that time of life when he doesn't talk about his birthday. He was the best birthday gift I've ever received. When I was growing up, my mother always baked birthday cakes for me and some years she gave me a party. I recall my 13th birthday party as it was a boy-girl event. We were allowed to play,"Spin the Bottle" with certain restrictions, such as no kissing. We were permitted to walk around the house in the darkness holding hands. The day after the party a "daring girl" confessed to me and my girlfriends that she had let a boy kiss her. We were thrilled by her confession and we envied her.
Barry recently had lab work done at our family doctor's office and received a "perfect" report last week. I have an appointment with the blood specialist this week. If everything is still okay, he will dismiss me. If I could just find a flu-shot!, I would feel fine these days.
See you next time.
COKE" FLOP & BIRTHDAYS EVOKE OLD MEMOIRS
By OLIVENE GODFREY
Since I've had insomnia for many years, I only drink caffeine free beverages now. And most nights I fall asleep almost as soon as my head hits the pillows. Still, sometimes even now, I wake up about 3:A.M. and I remember reading a poet's words comparing three 'clock in the morning and the darkness of the soul. And that is true for me as my mind swirls from one bad time in my life to another one as I lay in bed wide awake, mentally fighting my demons. Fortunately, the next day I put it all in perspective and get on with my day.
In the November, 2009, AARP Bulletin, there is an interesting article titled, "Biggest Flops" which lists 50 of the mistakes that keep piling up. The one I remember most vividly was, "New Coke" April 23, July 11, 1985".I recall when the Coca Cola 99 years old flagship formula was banished to a bank vault for posterity or until devotees browbeat the company into bringing back Coca Cola "classic". I didn't drink any soft drinks until the Coke classic went on market as I had loved Coke as far back as I can remember. Because of my diabetes now, I drink Diet Coke or if I need a lift, I drink a little Coke Zero which does contain some caffeine. But, I still remember my beloved Coke Classic.
Son Barry and I have birthdays coming up in December. Mine is December 10 when I will be 82 years old. Barry's is December 14th and I won't tell his age as he is at that time of life when he doesn't talk about his birthday. He was the best birthday gift I've ever received. When I was growing up, my mother always baked birthday cakes for me and some years she gave me a party. I recall my 13th birthday party as it was a boy-girl event. We were allowed to play,"Spin the Bottle" with certain restrictions, such as no kissing. We were permitted to walk around the house in the darkness holding hands. The day after the party a "daring girl" confessed to me and my girlfriends that she had let a boy kiss her. We were thrilled by her confession and we envied her.
Barry recently had lab work done at our family doctor's office and received a "perfect" report last week. I have an appointment with the blood specialist this week. If everything is still okay, he will dismiss me. If I could just find a flu-shot!, I would feel fine these days.
See you next time.
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