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evi's memoir

my thoughts, emotions, reminiscences, gratitude & kvetch.

Tuesday, February 22

age reflects needs

george, age 92, and jane, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married.

they go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a drugstore. george suggests they go in and address the man behind the counter:

george: "are you the owner?"
the pharmacist answers, "yes."
george: "we're about to get married. do you sell heart medication?"
ph
armacist: "of course we do."
george: "how about support hose for circulation?"
pharmacist: "definitely."
george: "what about medicine for rheumatism, osteoporosis and arthritis? "
pharmacist: "all kinds."
george: "how about waterproof furniture pads and depends?"
pharmacist: "Yes sir."
george: "hearing aid & denture supplies and reading glasses?"
pharmacist: "yes."
george: "what about eye drops, sleeping pills, geritol and ensure?"
pharmacist: "absolutely."
george: "you sell wheelchairs, walkers and canes?"
pharmacist: "all kinds and sizes. why all of these questions?"
george smiles and replies to the pharmacist, "we'd like to use your store as our bridal registry."

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