Ice Cream Sings

Ice Cream Sings!
For those who understand, no
explanation is needed. For those who do not
understand, no explanation is possible.




One day I had lunch with some friends.   Jim , a short, balding golfer type about 80 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 Jim
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," Jim 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 Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys
couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I ncalled and invited Jim . 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 nI feel I must be sensible? He laughed and
said "I'm tasting all that is possible.  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 trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to
wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting
events 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
on my face. I want to be 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.



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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 like and

respect. Remember that while money talks,

CHOCOLATE

ICE CREAM SINGS!