Jim Myers

USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

Before summer even came, the news struck like the sadness of a lump of ice cream that melts before you can eat it.

Starting this weekend, Bobbie's Dairy Dip (5301 Charlotte Ave.) will be closed on Sundays.

Sundays, when post-prayer families are looking for creamy goodness.

Sundays, when Saturday night's indulgences catch up with us and our stomachs beg for the perfect milkshake.

Sundays, when the line at Hattie B's is too long and you look across 53rd Avenue North and realize a Bobbie's burger would do less damage to your alimentary tract.

Alas, the sign asks for our love and understanding, even though it shouts in bold text "every Sunday," with such sorrowful purpose. Another sign taped to the window states, "This is our decision to give rest to our staff and Bobbie herself."

Sundays. Why not Mondays?

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