June 22nd, 2006
NOTE FROM FRAN:
According to CNN, “Researchers report that
drinking coffee cuts the risk of cirrhosis
of the liver from alcohol — by 22 percent
per cup each day — but they stopped short
of saying doctors should prescribe coffee
for that reason.”
drinking coffee cuts the risk of cirrhosis
of the liver from alcohol — by 22 percent
per cup each day — but they stopped short
of saying doctors should prescribe coffee
for that reason.”
The Top 8 Haiku
About Coffee and Booze
About Coffee and Booze
8> Two favorite drinks:
Coffee and alcohol, yum.
Now really must pee.
7> My poor liver dies.
Twelve steps never will I do.
Drink coffee I must.
6> Haikus are too hard!
I drank too much last night; please
Pass me a venti.
5> Booze destroys liver.
Coffee saves it. Serve me right,
Joe — Irish coffee!
4> Espresso morning,
And my head still pounds. Who cares
About my organs?
3> Ah, sweet Jameson!
I am in control here now
With help from Folgers.
2> Who needs St. Anselm?
Coffee prevents cirrhosis?
There *must* be a God.
and the Number 1 Haiku About Coffee and Booze…
1> Bad breath, yellow teeth
From coffee. Switch to booze, then.
I am sexy now.
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Credits:
Selected from 22 submissions from 7 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
David J Ludwig, San Diego, CA — 1, 7, 8 (Hat trick!)
Marcelo Rinesi, Buenos Aires, Argentina — 2, 6
Nancy Vaine, Fairfield, CT — 3
Guy Payne, Birmingham, AL — 4, 5
Benny Kubelsky, Waukegan, IL — Banner tag
Fran Fruit, Winnetka, IL — List Moderator/Governing Body
