I came to the harsh realization yesterday that I have reached the Oatmeal-Old Age.
No, I’m not at the Plain Oatmeal-Old Age, yet. I’m more at the Raisins, Nuts, and Brown Sugar Oatmeal-Old Age. Don’t get me wrong, I know where this is heading, I am fully aware. I know that oatmeal, whether decorated with brightly colored berries or some such other sickeningly healthy toppings, is just a lumpy, bland, gateway drug to Old-Old. Or more traditionally and respectfully referred to as Elderly or The Elderly.
But I simply can’t help myself. I sometimes find myself craving oatmeal and once, at a professional development conference, I found myself ladling a gelatinous bowl full of the stuff, bypassing pastries and eggs and bacon. Bacon! That day, I put a small plastic serving dish of dried cranberries on it along with my traditional raisins, nuts, and brown sugar. It was so good.
So yes, I am at the Oatmeal-Old age. And I am not ashamed.
Well, maybe just a little.
Shoes On The Wrong Feet 
Oatmeal old isn’t that bad. Call me when you reach the Cream of Wheat stage. Now that’s old!
Oh dear…Um…Cream of Wheat you say.
Nasty stuff. If it appears on your table…. run!
Surely the next only point of a conference is the free food! Next time send me the bacon!
Free oatmeal has never tasted so good.
Bacon by mail, might end up as bits, but as long as you are cool with that…
I’m more than cool with that
Love oatmeal too. It’s healthy and delicious . Need to put sugar , raisins and milk though . Got sweet tooth. Thanks for the share and feedback. Happy Wednesday ☀️🙏
I do like that it is good for me, assuming it is still good for me after the addition of milk, brown sugar, raisins, and walnuts.
Have a wonderful day!
I like it too, with peanut butter and honey!
I cannor recall recently wanting oatmeal, a staple in my childhood home. But then, reading this post, I find a sudden, serious hankering for some!