THE CUCKOO'S NEST

I read a newspaper article about the movie “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and I had to laugh at the memory of this. It is ironic that when you see something that really made you laugh hard once you will do the same thing years later when you see this again.
It had been a hectic day at the house. I had to go grocery shopping and I really didn’t like to. It would take three to four hours to do all of it. I would usually fill six or seven grocery carts. I would fill one, take it to the front of the store, fill another and do the same until I was done. When they saw me in the grocery store they were kind enough to open a aisle for me, imagine that, dear reader!!When you think about it grocery shopping is WORK. You load the cart, unload on the counter, load in the truck, and unload the groceries, carrying them in the house!!!
I had groceries all over, on the floor, table, counter, and any place that was empty. Of course everyone wanted to help. I told them I had to do it myself so I would know where everything was—and of course they believed me. (I never knew where anything was)!!
I finally got all of them put away and had just sat down to have a cup of coffee when Emily asked for me. She didn’t feel good and was having severe pains in her side. I tried to get her comfortable and told her I would call the doctor. I headed for the phone and got stopped by Bob. He said “I just broke a glass and I need a broom”. I told him “Wait just a minute, Bob, and I will take care of it. You go sit down”. Bob said “I am not waiting, I need a broom NOW” Bob could really get upset, especially if he was off his medicine. I grabbed a broom and got the worst up and then told him “Don’t move”!!! I grabbed the phone and called Dr. Pitkin.
When Dr. Pitkin answered I said”Doc I hate to bother you but I have a problem with Emily”. I hear Dr. Pitkin laughing hard and then he said”We just finished watching a movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest and it reminded me of your place!!! I hadn’t seen the movie so I just said, “Well it must have been good”! He listened to what was wrong with Emily and of course came right to the house. He was still grinning broadly when he came in. We went to Emily’s room so he could check her out.
The end result was she had diverticulitis. He ordered some medicine for her and started to leave. Bob stopped him to tell him about the glass. He just wanted Doc to know he was OK. In Bob’s eyes Dr. Pitkin was his dearest friend and I am certain Doc really liked him. I finally got to see the movie and I must say, dear reader, it sure fit my place. I will always laugh when I see or hear about it. Isn’t it great to have such wonderful memories of days gone by? It is just like the wind.
When the wind blows it always brings changes and speaking of changes do you remember when the wind was blowing hard and …..
Love Red