tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post4247566823069202560..comments2023-09-27T04:45:05.778-07:00Comments on Remarks from Sparks: CAFFEINATED CONSEQUENCESMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17993427346019681523noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-40400181734765019402009-09-16T22:12:10.061-07:002009-09-16T22:12:10.061-07:00Linda, I have no idea whether or not you'll fa...Linda, I have no idea whether or not you'll fall upon this comment, but I don't know how in the world I missed it. I hate that I'm not responding until now.<br /><br />I guess the answer is simple and not simple. We Marmens aren't to drink coffee out of what I'll call faithful obedience. We're not given any kind of medical reason, and it's certainly not because of the caffiene. We have a rule, so to speak, of how we consume. We call it the Word of Wisdom. It's guidelines and commandments in regard to what we put in our bodies. Lots of grains and vegetables. Eat meat sparingly--in winter and in times of famine (a guideline that pretty much everyone flauts, making me feel awfully superior for my vegetarianism). No booze. No tabbacco. And no "hot drinks," excluding herb tea, which I drink like crazy; coffee falls into the category of "hot drinks." <br /><br />So basically, the reasons aren't clear. Essentially we don't drink coffee 'cause God said so. If I were really wanting to drink coffee, if that were one of my "temptations," I might question the direction more and seek a better answer as to why not, but I have never had the desire to drink coffee, so I'm totally okay with going without.<br /><br />Over the years our church leaders have helped us to interpret the direction, making it more accessible to us linguistically.<br /> <br />Here is a link to the actual Word of Wisdom, should you find yourself so inclined to read it: http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/89<br /><br />Again, I have no idea whether or not you'll ever find this reply comment, but if you do, I'd like to make sure you at least get my apology for the delay. So sorry!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993427346019681523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-15926213228341992802009-08-24T00:30:45.628-07:002009-08-24T00:30:45.628-07:00I love you, blogs and coffee..
That's what kee...I love you, blogs and coffee..<br />That's what keeps me awake and rescue me from sleeping on my desk every morning. <br />I am curious about the caffeine-thing though. How come you are not allowed to drink coffee?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999242389044668265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-76816859547247520882009-08-23T12:38:10.095-07:002009-08-23T12:38:10.095-07:00Sweet, Tom. Maybe as a launch there could be some ...Sweet, Tom. Maybe as a launch there could be some kind of promotion wherein if customers purchase two 24 Jumbo Roll packs they'll get a free caffeine enema. And if customers are LDS and produce their temple recommends, we'll throw in a free branded watch.<br /><br />What's especially fun about your comment is the fact that I was once employed by P&G, the makers of Charmin. Each year we'd look forward to the Christmas box, which contained samples of some of the newest products. It's a shame I won't be around for when they include the Caffeinated Charmin.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993427346019681523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-92152537889321744092009-08-22T22:58:56.686-07:002009-08-22T22:58:56.686-07:00I have a friend, a 'singular' but entirely...I have a friend, a 'singular' but entirely delightful character, who assures me that a caffeine enema is where the real action is. Curious, disturbing, and potentially lucrative.<br /><br />Consider the following facts:<br />1. 90% of North American adults use the stuff every day.<br />2. Mormons are advised “against the use of any drink containing harmful drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit”<br />3. Mormons are habitually late. I assume it has to do with the above statement.<br /><br />Because you are in sales, and I assume good at your job, I am going to let you in on the ground floor of the next revolution in caffeine technology. Our new product will increase the percentage from 90% to 99.9% of all North Americans and the good news for the wise but habitually tardy Mormon, it can be enjoyed absolutely guilt free.<br /><br />Caffeinated Charmintom lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345089521948145924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-73833554716499774432009-08-22T14:28:54.299-07:002009-08-22T14:28:54.299-07:00Yes, Rookie, you were the beneficiary of my inabil...Yes, Rookie, you were the beneficiary of my inability to capture some shut-eye. I like your header. <br /><br />Still haven't slept. It's 2:15. <br /><br />Seriously drop the habit. I can't believe how bananas this stuff has made me.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993427346019681523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-78666222694185118532009-08-22T09:25:02.325-07:002009-08-22T09:25:02.325-07:00You changed your comment form. You must have been ...You changed your comment form. You must have been bored. Oh yeah, and I have a new header, probably thanks to the caffeine.<br /><br />All of this reminds me of how I need to stop drinking soda. I think I really will now.whitneyingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476068410689088333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-5002237932617567082009-08-22T09:23:14.620-07:002009-08-22T09:23:14.620-07:00Ew. Good luck.Ew. Good luck.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938838915333469310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876706998822123927.post-49589052376440169282009-08-22T07:42:02.383-07:002009-08-22T07:42:02.383-07:00I will have a rootbeer or a sprite on occasion, bu...I will have a rootbeer or a sprite on occasion, but I used to be a diet soda and regular soda junky. My caffeine of choice is now coffee, but I keep it to mornings and am switching to decaf. I was once a Mountain Dew addict in highschool, and had it readily available at the Subway I worked at. Let's just say, it induced some nasty heart palpitations and I have since avoided it.Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152831329347482311noreply@blogger.com