Today has been one of those days in which one more or less
wishes one had not gotten out of bed.
I did actually get up for a while, but felt so like a big blob that I
retreated back to my snug little nest.
I failed to do any of my usual morning activities except for reading the
newspaper and doing the crossword puzzle, neither of which could really be
considered an activity. Once back
in bed, I didn’t even feel like reading my book. And I had previously had such plans for the day! My doing nothing made me feel even more
oppressed. I attribute my state of blah to too many saltwater taffies yesterday. They are such a terrible weakness with
me. Thank Heavens, they are not
universally available. Rachael and
I purchased a bag recently, and each had two, or at most, three. I carefully monitored her intake to see
that she didn’t overdo it and encroach
into my share, and I was careful to give a non-piggy example of
moderation, thinking that I could have more later. The next day, I went to have another delightful sweetly tidbit
or two, and there were none! I was
horrified. Had I actually gobbled up an entire bag of them without
noticing? Apparently so! However, a few days later,
serendipity! I found them in a
safe place while looking for a pen or some such thing. A little gift from above!
Speaking of which, years ago the dearest friend of my youth,
knowing of my proclivity, brought me a bag of them when she came from Ireland to
visit. I carefully hid my gift
from my greedy family, and with the thrill of her visit, more or less forgot
about it. Then, sad to say, she,
not too long later, died. Several
years after that, I was rummaging about in my closet, and lo! There was the bag
of saltwater taffy! This time, it
really was a gift from heaven, or at least from one in heaven.
All this blather about candy and heaven, has perked me up
immensely. I am going to get up
now, and face the day. Yay! Thank you, my Blog Friends, for
cheering my up. I might even cycle
to the store and get some….. No, I guess I had better get some carrots, or
something healthy!
