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BASKET OF OINTMENTS

BASKET OF OINTMENTS
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In youth, I did endlessly frolic and play,
With nary a care in any given day. 
     But now I must confess,
     With a moan and a sigh and much distress, 
I’m totally loyal to "Pharmacy Jay."

With his basket of ointments and creams,
I’m embracing my age, or so it seems.
     Though I laugh and I jest,
     I must say, I’m blessed,
For my youth lives in fond, silly dreams!

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Andrea Dietrich September 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM Delightful, Sara

Rowena Velasco August 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM Delightful and witty, Sara! I love how you blend humor with a lighthearted look at aging—‘Pharmacy Jay’ is unforgettable. sara Etgen-Baker August 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM aww, thank you, Rowena. I'm grateful for your visits and supportive comments, hugs, Sara

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM I like the light touch you imparted to this one, Sara. ~ Ouch, Oh, Oy, ... Mr. Akin Payne sara Etgen-Baker August 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM thanks for your witty comments, Mr. Payne! have a great evening,. Sara

Line Gauthier August 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM lol ~ lovely sense of humour, Sara ~ we can relate... sara Etgen-Baker August 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM ahhh, thank you :-)

Yann Rolland August 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM with a touch of humour, enjoyed, feel that too wishes sara Etgen-Baker August 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM ahhh, thank you Yann!

Joseph P. DiMino August 24, 2025 at 5:56 AM As they say, better to have seen and done, than never to have been before. Or something like that. Not certain I have that write. One thing I say, if we keep our sense of humor, we have kept the best one. Delightful read! sara Etgen-Baker August 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM I agree...a sense of humor helps with everything...appreciate your kind words...wishing you a splendid evening as well, Sara

Sara Kendrick August 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM My husband always like to tell the story of his maternal grandmother who took a bath in Absorbine Jr. every night. He said it took her thirty minutes to bath in it. LOL..Now he needs a bottle. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K sara Etgen-Baker August 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM thanks for sharing your Absorbine Jr. story. Had forgotten about that OTC medication. My grandmother used it a lot as well. I could use a bottle for sure...thanks for visiting. Have a blessed week ahead, hugs, Sara