ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, November 15, 1996 TAG: 9611150021
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 1 EDITION: METRO
COLUMN: Friday Something
SOURCE: NANCY GLEINER
The first time I realized my dad was addicted to coffee was when I saw him yank the pot out from under the coffeemaker and replace it with his cup - midstream.
Oh, you, too?!
If you're too wired to celebrate the moments of your life or if you go to meetings of organizations you're not interested in just for the free coffee, you're addicted.
Other telltale signs:
You wake up to smell the coffee!
Instant coffee takes too long.
All your kids are named Joe.
You're so jittery, people use your hands to shake martinis.
You removed your car stereo to make room for your cup holder.
The Taster's Choice couple is knocking on your door.
You instinctively wake up an instant before your coffeemaker begins brewing to make sure it starts.
You don't have body odor, you have a fine aroma.
You think Folger's Crystals have healing powers.
When someone asks, ``How are you?'' you say, ``Good to the last drop.''
- Source: ``You Know You're Drinking Too Much Coffee When '' and my noncaffeinated brain.
LENGTH: Short : 35 linesby CNB