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    October 19

    Dear Alcohol

     
    First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. My friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, beer at the game, and you're even around in the holiday's hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:


    1. Phone calls:

    While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after
    2 a.m.
    Why would you make me call those ex-girlfriends when I know for a fact they do not want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night?

    2. Eating:

    Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat at BURGER KING, or  DENNY'S and some cold french fries (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Snickers bar after a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I'm an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

    3. Clumsiness:

    Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.

    4. Furthermore:

    The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's debauchery may be in order, but the
    3pm hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal & in no way interfere with my daily activities. Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets. In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above & address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions! & hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.



    Thank you,

    Your biggest fan



    P.S. THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

    1. Innovative

    2. Preliminary

    3. Proliferation

    4. Cinnamon



    THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

    1. Specificity

    2. Serendipity

    3. Passive-aggressive disorder



    THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

    1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.

    2. Nope, no more beer for me.

    3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.

    4. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out here tonight?

    5. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing.
    July 29

    A true story...

     
    Symptoms of a stroke

    Susie is recuperating at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - -that is the key that isn't mentioned below - and then she asked Susie the 3 questions.

    This literally saved Susie's life - - Some angel sent it to Susie's friend and she did just what it said to do. Susie failed all three so 911 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be having a stroke, as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics, they took her to the hospital right away. Thank God for the sense to remember the 3 questions!

    Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.

    Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

    1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
    2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
    3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.


    If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

    After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

    A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this article learn these 3 questions, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

    BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE!