For those who understand,  no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand,  no explanation is possible. One day I had lunch  with some friends.   Jim, a short, balding golfer type  about 80 years old,  came along with them.    All in all,  a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented,  we ordered salads,  sandwiches, and soups,  except for Jim  who said,  "Ice Cream, please.  Two scoops, chocolate." I wasn't sure  my ears heard right,  and the others were aghast. "Along with an heated apple pie,"  Jim added,  completely unabashed. We tried to act quite nonchalant,  as if people did this  all the time..  But when our orders  were brought out,  I didn't enjoy mine. I couldn't take my eyes  off Jim as his pie a-la-mode  went down.  The other guys  couldn't believe it.  They ate their lunches silently  and grinned. The next time  I went out to eat,  I called and invited Jim over.    I lunched on white meat tuna.   He ordered a parfait.   I smiled.   He asked if he amused me. I answered,  "Yes, you do,  but also you confuse me.  How come you order  rich desserts,  while I feel  I must be sensible?" He laughed and said  "I'm tasting all that is possible.   I try to eat the food I need,  and do the things I should.  But life's so short,  my friend,  I hate missing out  on something good.   This year I realized  how old I was. (he grinned)   I haven't been this old before.   So, before I die,  I've got to try all those things  that for years I had ignored. "I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.   There are too many trout streams  I haven't fished.  There's more fudge sundaes  to wolf down  and kites to be flown overhead. "There are too many golf courses  I haven't played.   I've not laughed at all the jokes.   I've missed a lot of sporting events  and the potato chips and cokes.  "I want to wade again  in water and feel the ocean spray  on my face.   I want to sit in a  country church once more  and thank God for His grace. "I want peanut butter  every day spread on my morning toast.   I want un-timed long distance  calls to the folks I love the most. "I haven't cried at all the movies yet,  or walked in the morning rain.   I need to feel wind on my face.   I want to be in love again. "So, if I choose to have dessert,  instead of having dinner,  then should I die before night fall,  I'd say I died a winner,  With that, I called the waitress over..  "I've changed my mind," I said.   "I want what he is having,  only add some more  whipped cream!"  This is my gift to you -  We need an annual Friends Day!   If you get this twice,  then you have more than  one friend.  Live well, love much  and laugh often.  Be happy.  SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS  including me,  if I'm lucky enough  to be counted among them. Be mindful that  happiness isn't based on possessions,  power, or prestige,  but on relationships  with people we like  and respect.   Remember  that while money talks... ...CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!