Make lemonade is a saying we have all heard on many occasions. We are supposed to make something good out of something "sour" in our lives. I always felt that the lemon grower was short changed. His fruit is as good as anyone else's. Besides lemons are needed with our fish dishes, make lovely garnishes on platters, and smell fresh. No matter what happens we are supposed to pick ourselves up and get going. Or are we? If we think about the drink and picture people drinking lemonade there is no going but stopping and relaxing. Perhaps that's what the saying is really about. Actually a good lemonade on a hot day is not a compromise, but a wise choice. Can even add a favourite shot of liquor and savour it! What do you think? Have this saying been taken out of context? Is it really about making a good lemonade and enjoying?
An ice cold lemonade, with a shot of vodka, sounds pretty good to me right now. But, sob, I have no lemons on hand. Guess I'll just have to be satisfied with a screw driver tonight ...
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