> > > Subject: FW: Chocolate Sings!! > > >One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae,a little old "blue hair" > >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 Mae 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," Mae 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 Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down. > >The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and > >frowned. > >The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae. > >I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait. > >I smiled. She asked if she 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? > >She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, "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. (She 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. > >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 she 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, > > CHOCOLATE SINGS! > > > Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. Find out more.