The recovery from food poisoning has been very slow. The good news is that I am able to eat again. I am letting my body decide when it wants to eat. Also what it wants to eat. So far so good. I am also getting some energy back.
The real reason for this post is really random. When I was younger and everyone seemed to smoke everywhere, the were always free books and boxes of matches. I would take them if I wanted to remember the name of the restaurant. I kept them in a little fish bowl that still holds the matches to this day. Today while getting ready for the holiday, I noticed that the bowl was starting to look a little bit empty. Meaning that I have not picked up matchbooks in quite awhile.
Which brought up the question of where does one get matchbooks and boxes in 2024. I know that I will have a few more years to work this one out. Since I don’t smoke, I can’t get them with purchase. Are these businesses who use to give out free matchbooks still in business? Was it a really good form of advertising? Was it a liability issue for giving them out? Did it just fall out of favor along with smoking? I could ask an AI chatbot, but the companies might get mad if I break their bots with such an irrelevant issue.
Since there is no one else in this room, I think bringing up 6 relevant points is enough of a start. If you have any other relevant points please let me know.
With a blanket Happy Holidays to everyone, because there are just too many holidays and special occasions to keep track of in the next few months. Before I forget Happy National Eggnog Day.
