Fruit Cakes

Puzzled are the recipients of a fruit cake from Santa Claus this year! Seems that Yuletide ain't complete 'less you git one to bring you cheer! Fruit cakes are much maligned and I'm here to set the record straight! However, I must admit 'tis one of the most bizarre things I ever ate! Even a mediocre chef can be very creative in concoctin' such confection, Tossin' in all kinds of dubious stuff and whippin' it up to perfection! Yule never know what Yule find when into a fruit cake you slice! You just have to take yer chances! 'Tis a proverbial roll o' the dice! Should you choose not to eat the thing for fear of breakin' a tooth, There are numerous functional uses fer this lowly delicacy, forsooth! They make a wonderful door stop, foot stool or a very formidable missile, When hurled at yer neighbor's yappin' mutt, that ever makes you bristle! This is a not so subtle reminder so as in your mind there'll be no doubt, If you're givin' fruit cakes as gifts next year, please include me out! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved