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…you sleep with one woman you sleep with them all…feller what found that out sure didn’t allow much time for drinking…

Monroe D. Underwood

I stopped at a tavern.

I had a double Jack Daniels.

I tried to call Betsy.

No answer.

I had a double Jack Daniels.

I tried to call Betsy.

No answer.

I had a double Jack Daniels.

The bartender said we’re closing up pal.

I called Candi Yakozi.

Candi Yakozi said I recommended you to my insurance man.

I said I think maybe we better talk about that.

She said okay come right over.

She said this afternoon I bought a recording of Alte Kameraden.

She said it’s a terrific polka.

She said I couldn’t find “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic.”

I said do you have any patriotic music?

I said I’m proud to be an American.

Candi said I got “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.”

I said who does it?

She said I think it is the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

She said but it might be Elvis Presley.

She said what’s the difference?

I said you got beer?

Candi said I got a refrigerator full.

She said I’m proud to be an American too.

I said have you ever heard “Hats Off the Flag Is Passing By”?

She said no but I’d love to.

I shrugged.

I said leave a light on.