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Eat, Drink and Be Wary

Ain't no wonder we're baffled about eatin' - ever'thing is taboo. We're deluged by self-appointed gurus toutin' their points uv view. Can't they desist and find somethin' more productive to do? They can eat their tofu and water cress- I prefer a hearty stew! The experts can't determine which is best, reg'lar coffee er decaf, So I slurp my mornin' joe, settlin' fer a mug uv half n' half. Fast foods ain't recommended but I'd fight fer Burger King Whoppers! Ain't nobody tellin' me what I can er can't chomp on with my choppers! Some folks say aigs is good fer you - some say they're not. I eat 'em boiled, fried and scrambled - it don't mean diddley squat! Another profound debate persists and causes me to muse, Is whether it's wholesome er not to partake uv a snort of booze! Seems these fellers jes' confound our lives and like to obfuscate, Leavin' the rest uv us bewildered as they continue their debate. My cholesteral, glucose and platelets wuz perfect in my last exam. I've survived nigh four-score years eatin' pizza, cake and spam! I guess its politically correct to engage in the latest dietary fad, But in brief, here's the case uv my dear old Mom and Dad. They et what they wanted and survived four-score years and more, Never mindin' the cholesterol, fats and carbs that docs now abhor! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 7/15/2010 7:12:00 AM
Was truly a pleasure to be able to read your poetry today Robert. I hope you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/14/2010 7:25:00 PM
sum jus' got good genes! chief! count yerself lucky!!! jimbo
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Date: 7/14/2010 5:40:00 PM
LOL. Great job, Bob. Awesome write. It does make you wonder! Stay cool, Ralphie.
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Date: 7/14/2010 5:00:00 PM
Bob H-- you missed one of the major food groups here--SUGAR!! where are the chocolates, ice cream & cake?? kidding! Enjoyed this one and yeah isn't it a wonder why is it that people are sicker these days?? thanks for all your comments & enjoy your day!! --nikko :)
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Date: 7/14/2010 2:30:00 PM
Bob this is sensational.. luv the tofu and salad reference and your choppers are famous in this one.. enjoyed as always.. I am a disciplined eater.. I don't overdo at all.. only 500 calories a day for me and I feel great and have lots of energy .. I am a vegetarian.. my ex used to say eat drink and be merry all the time so your title made me smile.. with luv..
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Date: 7/14/2010 2:09:00 PM
Bob, dad lived long but my mother died young so I have a mixed bag of genes. I just learned today that my older sister has developed heart problems. That's what took my mother. Please keep my sister Bobbie in your prayers. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/14/2010 1:05:00 PM
You had me laughing, Bob. Every day the FDA labels some food I like as being "baaad" for us. But my Dad lived to be 93 and ate ice cream every day. And I'm gonna get some birthday cake today if I have to go buy it myself. Thanks for remembering my birthday with that sweet musical card! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/14/2010 12:45:00 PM
Good to know that you are over 80 years old and are able to use the computer and compose a poem...My adoptive parents both lived to be just shy of 97 years old and my mother's sister lived to be about 4 months over 98,..My mother used butter, lard, and daddy ate sidemeat every morning for breakfast until he was nearly seventy.. I think that inheritance has more to do with it than anything else...Continue to type away for it seems to be keeping you healthy and gives me enjoyment each day..Sara
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Date: 7/14/2010 11:51:00 AM
very humourous write, loved it
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