Bulletin From Old Folks Home 5/5/09

There is a pleasant semi-oval room, with nicely appointed chairs and sofas. In the center is a table with a plate of cheese and a basket of crackers.Prominently on the table are three large open containers of wine. Occupying the scene are all females, except sometimes me and another man who usually do not drink. But, sometimes I imbibe a small amount.

Over time I noticed these octogenarians down one, or usually two, glasses of wine on presumably empty stomachs. On signal that the dining room is ready, they arise, and without a wobble, leave for the dining room. They march to their appointed seat with nary an unintentional lean towards the nearest wall!

Over several days I drank samples of the light and dark wines. They didn't seem to have the body and taste of conventional wines.

I told Grandma the wines were diluted! Grandma doesn't agree. My subjective survey indicates otherwise. I suspect the management does not want a group of aged sots trying to march into the dining room.

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