Off-kilter
When I was younger, I enjoyed reading Erma Bombeck’s work. She had a delightful way of looking at simple things and, if not roll on the floor laughing funny, her humor was amusing. I’ve realized in the last couple of months that one of my little fantasies is to write a bit like Ms. Bombeck…with that just slightly off-kilter perspective on things. Seems about right, since I feel a little off-kilter most of the time! Part of that not fitting perfectly into any one way of being.
On Twitter this afternoon I read a tweet about “uplifting quotes at the end of emails make me want to stick hot needles in my eyes.” I must be getting old, because I usually appreciate uplifting quotes, except really sappy ones, and can’t quite fathom why they would make anyone want to stick hot needles anywhere. To each his/her own, I guess.
Some of Erma’s sayings:
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.
“A friend will tell you she saw your old boyfriend – and he’s a priest.”
“If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it.”
My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?
Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.
“A child needs your love more when he deserves it least.”
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’”
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Not ready to go "gently in to that good night?" Me neither! We have too much to offer the world to go into hiding! And every day offers new opportunities to come out of hiding and shine our lights.
