A Small Celebration That Brightened

An elderly woman walked into the bar on a cruise ship and politely ordered a Scotch—“with just two drops of water.” When the bartender set the glass down, she smiled and said:“I’m on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday… and today is the day.” The bartender grinned. “Well then, happy birthday! This one’s on the house.” After she finished, the woman beside her leaned over. “I’d love to buy you your next drink.”The lady nodded. “Bartender, another Scotch with two drops of water.” A short while later, a man on her other side offered the same. Again, she ordered Scotch with two…

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