Melancholy fixer

When you are feeling a little low and your effexor prescription has run out, there is only one thing you can do -- at least that is what I have recently discovered. The one thing?? Eat!

After much experimentation and little success I have at last found something that will take all one’s worries away. I’ll share the good news with all my loyal followers. . . all six of you: toast, peanut butter, home made marmalade and a banana.

I prefer rye bread myself but if you are really in need of a fix, white bread will suffice. On to a hot-out-of-the-oven piece of toast one should spread a half inch layer of crunchy peanut butter -- the oilier the better. On top of the coating of peanut butter add (or slather) a thick ply of homemade marmalade. If you don’t have a daughter who makes homemade marmalade I would recommend President’s Choice marmalade.

For the final topping, peel the banana and bite off either end until the remaining section of the banana is the same length as the piece of toast. Split the banana down the centre and place both pieces on top of the toast. Actually I try to have my banana ready for placement before the toast is ready thus leaving one with a warm, mushy effexor stand in. Place the entire works on several paper towels, slip a Jethro Tull CD in the player (do not, I repeat, do NOT play Leonard Cohen if you are more than a tetch melancholy), retire to your favourite chair and get high. All things will be all right with your world.

Refer any questions to Dr. Jim or his buddy Dr. Pat.