Frothy Meta-Entry

Sometimes I wonder what's an appropriate topic for a blog entry. Some of my life seems so trivial, and I'd hate to have this become a diary of the mundane. But then I look at what some other bloggers and proto-bloggers (historians call them 'diarists') have written and it occurs to me that the important thing isn't to say something profound, but to have said something at all. It's like I wrote at the beginning of this blog, I want to be able to keep this up because I think it's a useful tool to get my thoughts out of my head and also to let people who read this (hopefully it's family and friends, but if there's others out there who are interested, you can know too) what's going on in life. That's got merit in and of itself, even if I don't have something to be angry, irritated or informed about.


So, to that end, I'm doing well and expect to be able to continue to do well. Here's what's on my mind at this very moment ----->

That's right! Probably my favorite drink in all the world. I mean, regular water's great and all, but there's just something so good about the taste, sound and even feel of a can of Diet Dr Pepper. It's got a special taste that can't be found in any other drink. You can keep your fine wines, your martinis and your 20-year-old scotches. I'll take my carbonated companion here any day of the week.

Now there are those who will tell you that it's better out of a fountain dispenser, but they forget that you're at the mercy of the operator to get the CO2 and syrup mix correct. When I worked at a softball diamond back in Rock Island, IL, I would get there early before anyone else had opened to ensure that the mix of CO2 and syrup was just right. Extra bubbly! Otherwise all you get is the sweet and none of the subtle nuance of flavor that comes from the proper mix. That's why I prefer the cans. Not only are they more portable, but the mix is so very consistent.

Oh, and it has to be in a can. The plastic bottles don't transfer the chill of the ice/refrigerator properly. The can is just the optimal unit of storage for soda.

Ok, that's enough on that subject for now. Tomorrow promises a return to narrative, but today is about refreshment.