Root beer

(1979 June 27*)

It seems I had to do quite a bit of standing this afternoon [doing errands in town] .... I felt if I didn't sit on a chair soon I'd be sitting on the floor; so I went across to the Grill where I hadn't been in ages. Jean [Saloutos] was glad to see me and when I told her I wanted something cool like a root beer float, she filled a glass to the top with vanilla ice cream and on the side a full bottle ice cold of root beer! I am almost ashamed to tell you I relished every mouthful, but I did - how I held it all I can't say but surely will need no dessert for supper!