I have tried to guide Corwin to a life of moderation and propriety, but it can sometimes be hard to overcome Mom’s influence. The latest case in point is that Mom has introduced Corwin to Diet Coke. In one sense this is not too bad, as Corwin frankly could stand to be revved up a bit. Still, I have seen what this addiction obsession habit has cost Mom over the years1 and I don’t know if Corwin will be strong enough to resist the downward spiral. I am worried because to help with a weather station Charles received for Christmas, Mom bought me a 2 liter bottle of Cherry Coke (the station needs the empty bottle) and I noticed that Corwin was dipping in to it as well. Not many steps from there to Hollywood style detox.
1 Mom was weaned on started out hooked on Tab, which I think gave her the tolerance to handle Diet Coke non-disastrously.