On Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:20:11 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > I'm having some prunes and a glass of cold water even
> > as we speak. After a short time in my stomach, everything is 98.6 F
> > anyway.
>
> Why the prunes? Just something you enjoy or is for a certain
> reason?

Portable. Easily eaten during my morning break. Helps keep me
"regular".

> To change the subject slightly..With the hot water thing.
> My mom (age 87) recently told me that she DOES often have
> a glass of warm milk in the evening to help her sleep.
>
> I've heard that before but I don't understand why it would
> help you sleep. Maybe it's just mind game - if you think it
> helps it will. I suspect that's the case with mom.
>
> Also - I like a glass of cold milk sometimes with certain
> meals but a glass of it warm is something I'll never try.
>
> Worked with a dummy once...young guy..he told me that each
> evening he drinks a cup of "Sleepy Time" herbal tea made by
> Celestial Seasonings. He claims it helps him sleep.
>
> I pointed out that it won't help you sleep. It's just tea
> with no caffeine (that might keep you awake). He disagreed.
> Another mind game for him. If you believe it, it will work.

Chamomile. Many people find it relaxes them. Some people find
it makes them drowsy.

Cindy Hamilton