Over the Hedge by T Lewis and Michael Fry for August 09, 2024

Caraway, Carried Away

At the time we’re selling a limited batch of popular bread available with or without caraway seeds. A customer comes up to my counter, well-dressed and in her early forties.

Customer: “Excuse me, do you have any of that special bread with caraway seeds left?”

Me: Pointing. “What we have left is on that rack just there. I can’t tell from here if what’s left has caraway seeds, but you’re welcome to check!”

The customer actually stomps her feet!

Customer: Whining. “Ohhhhhh, but I wanted caraway seeds!”

Me: Barely containing my laughter. “There may still be some left, better go check!”

I had to go out back to avoid busting out laughing in front of her. I assume she got what she wanted, as she was gone when I came back around.

I’ve given up drinking coffee in the morning. Doesn’t have that effect on me though. Maybe because we always drink de-caf anyway.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to give up drinking coffee.

If this is mission is not possible, you will self-destruct in ten seconds.

Glad I don’t drink coffee. It tastes awful.

Caffeine withdrawal leaves a nasty headache. It’s better to cut back gradually than to stop cold turkey.

My variant was always Coca-Cola. After seeing the torch carry for the Coca-Cola Olympics, I was so disgusted I gave it up. Lasted the rest of the day. Got the headache too.

Drink tea or water.

RJ needs to set realistic goals

My wife got me a plaque a few years ago that says, “A day without coffee is like …. Just kidding. I have no idea.” Everyone says it suits me well.

Not unlike my reaction when I get coffee deprived.

Some people just go all to pieces if their routine changes.

I’m officially freaked out!