Here's The Scoop

I've mentioned Bush's Drug Store before. It's the pharmacy which was more or less across the Street from 1104 Putnam, the house me Pops grew up in. The Cosgriff clan along with most of the old neighborhood went to Mr. Bush for their various apothecary needs.

As with many other such drug stores nearly a century ago, Bush's had a soda fountain and ice cream parlor in addition to his other wares. A regular customer of his was blind; as such, the man had a seeing eye dog.

Every now and then the man would step into the store. Mr. Bush would go around the ice cream freezer, scoop out a serving, and toss it towards the dog. The animal would catch and swallow the treat almost whole, never leaving a drop to the floor. Then his master and the pup would leave for another few days.

Service dogs need TLC too. Mr. Bush was happy to fill the prescription.

Indignant For Dad

Hey Pops, how are you today?

I haven't written in a while; sorry about that. But an event has sprung up which, I find, infuriates me on your behalf, and reminds me to write.

You remember the Choco Taco ice cream treat from Klondike? The one you loved so much? Well, they've gone and discontinued it. You can't get them anymore. It's all here: Choco Taco gone

Can you believe that? I always thought they were quite popular. Now: poof, no longer available.

I know you're not indignant about it from where you are. You can't be, and that's how it is. How it should be. So I'll be indignant for you here on Earth. That won't hurt my chances in Eternity too much, will it?

Until next time,

Marty