The 'no fail' solution to the ultimate cure-all is, Yes, ICE CREAM. Doesn't matter what flavor tickles your tonsils after one taste of the creamy coolness you immediately begin to feel better. Whether it's chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, black raspberry, mocha, snickerdoodle, rum raisin, or coffee you are on your way to, albeit, Xanadu!
Don't forget about the people waiting to serve you either. One order after another and all individual requests and requirements. Small kiddie cup, kazillion sprinkles with a dollop of hot fudge, no whip cream. Thank you, very much. What an array of orders... black raspberry in a cone - wafer or sugar, sprinkles? large? small? So many variations and ways to order. Banana split, large cone, soft ice cream medium, no nuts, etc.. It's mind boggling!!! All for 20 minutes of happiness. And, it works!!!
I was sitting in the parking lot enjoying my chocolate ice cream in a cup with overflowing chocolate sprinkles just watching everyone sitting around at the tables, logs or stools, eating their ice cream and all with smiles on their faces. It was a social gathering of happiness. Each group was having their own intense conversations while lapping up their ice cream. Their conversations were of real estate, boys, girls, baseball games and more. Whatever it was everyone donned giant smiles.
Even if I didn't hear any of these conversations and just watched from the car and licked my ice cream I would've been in heaven. The smiles on all of the faces made it even more enjoyable! Thank you, to the Roman Empire or to the Chinese for inventing the taste of happiness! [Or, Ben & Jerry for Phish Food!!]
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