Jack's Winning Words April 21, 2020
“Give it to God, and go to sleep!”  (Sent by LouGam)  There was a time when Irving Berlin suffered from stress insomnia (can you relate?).  His doctor advised that instead of fretting over short-term problems, he should “go to sleep counting his blessings.”  And so, a song was born!  Irving’s producer commented that the song was too much about emotions.  “But, it really took place, and I’m going with it.”  Is there a solution that you have for insomnia?  ;-)  Jack 

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  Have a goal for the next day and believe God had you in His Hands slways.===JACK:  That sounds doable.

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  I count my blessings every day and usually fall asleep watching tv! ===JACK:  Falling asleep in front of the TV?  Time to go to bed.

FROM GUSTIE:  Wish I had a sure fire way—I try lots of things.  Sometimes they work—sometimes they don’t.===JACK:  In college I had a hard time staying awake.  Could insomnia be an aging problem?  

FROM BB IN CHGO:  I had no idea the origin of the Irving Berlin lyric.  Thank you once again. ===JACK:  There's usually a story behind each story...as with your life...and mine.

FROM INDY GENIE:  Love the story of the song’a origin. I have used Guatemalan “worry dolls.” ===JACK:  I wonder if some Catholics use the rosary beads in the same way.

FROM ST PAUL:  there was a Pope in the middle ages who said something similar every night.   "its your church, Lord,  I have done all I can for today,  good night!"   and he blew out the candle. ===JACK:  I'd like to have you research that one.