...a meditation on how my condition went downhill hard, and the slide's not stopping...
...thoughts on the fact that sometimes you just wonder why you can't die, already...
...a diatribe against the use of the word nonessential, and how demeaning that can be for people caught in its cruel jaws...
...and then Barb came in out of the wind, and the subject chose itself.
There are bad hair days, and then there are...
Bad Hair Days
A photograph? Seriously? Look, I know I wrote above "...sometimes you just wonder why you can't die, already...", but I didn't mean it!
Must be something in the water,
or maybe I had too much wine,
but you look like Wolfman’s daughter…
wait, no, “Bride of Frankenstein!”
Please don’t take it as an insult,
but I really think it suits
that your style is bright result
of some monsters in cahoots
to put aside the scary mold
and make a hipster statement
that would not require cold
storage in Mad Science Basement.
Go forth, my dear, unto this day,
but make sure your lunch is dead, OK?
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After your prayer request last week I haven't even written a thing yet I just wanted to check you still had 😊 I often describe my self as looking like the bride of Frankenstein and embrace bad hair day. Thank you 😊
ReplyDeleteLoretta, thank YOU, for being here!
DeleteHi Andrew, glad you are still with us, there has been no 'normal' for you for a while. xx
ReplyDeleteFiona, too right, no normal, but I'm glad to still be here.
DeleteAndrew, I so appreciate your reminder to be careful in labeling one another essential or non-essential. May we remember we are all needed and respect, and love on, all people. Praying for you and Barb this morning.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, it's so true...we're all essential, and especially now, that has to be reinforced. Thanks so much for the prayers, and for being here!
DeleteI want to be serious but your words just crack me.
ReplyDeleteSusan, serious is SO overrated!
DeleteMy first thought was perspective, and how it influences how we experience what we are going through, but I also stand in agrrement with Joanne Viola's comment, and am praying for you and Barb as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat-Granny-Grandma, perspective really does make the vital diference. I view life through a lens of 'happy' because, well, it's more fun.
DeleteWe thank you so much for your presence here, an your prayers!
I howled with laughter... poor Barb. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed this, Annette!
DeleteThanks for keeping your sense of humor, I so appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back to writing. You and Barb in my prayers.
Suzette, thank YOU, for your prayers, and for being here!
DeleteI am thankful you continue to choose life and choose to encourage others in life. God has given you words even in your very difficult moments and you choose to share and give them away. TY and blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this lovely, heartwarming affirmation. I'm touched and blessed by your words.
DeleteAndrew, so very sorry to hear that you've taken a turn for the worse. My prayers for you have been and will continue to be for God's peace. Loved your post, it made me smile. I so appreciated yours and Barb's prayers as I struggled with a fever this week. When you read my post which I know you try to read them all, I promise I hadn't read yours yet. May God give you comfort and peace my friend and brother. Duane
ReplyDeleteDuane, thank you for this...the support in these kind and grace-filled words is just so moving, and so vital on this very hard day.
DeleteAndrew! Where do you get this stuff? I love it! Sometimes only humor will do! So glad you are still writing to us. I think most of us have many bad hair days now! Praying always for you!
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Sometimes, yes, humour's the most vital part of life.
DeleteThank you so much for the prayers!
Yes -- "essential" and "nonessential" are words that defy our humanity. Sending love to both of you.
ReplyDeletePaula, it's so sad to see some people being sidelined in that way.We need, as a people, to do better, an to let the people who represent us know that 'nonessential' is not acceptable.
DeleteLove back, from both of us!
Must have been some wind storm, Andrew! I do hope Barb got a good laugh out of your post! You truly do find the silliness in every day, don't you!
ReplyDeleteBeth, yeah, springtime, it does get windy! Barb did enjoy it, and silliness makes the world go 'round.
DeleteI think my husband would have responded the same way - but without the poem. I've come across your poems at other blog visits and have so enjoyed them! Marriage is so awesome when one of you can come in all blustered up by the weather, looking so uncool - and you can both enjoy a good laugh about it. That's the good stuff marriage is made of!
ReplyDeleteMaryleigh, I'm so glad you enjoy the poems. I started writing them around the beginning of 2019 as blog comments, an they sort of took on a life of their own.
DeleteIt is a lot of fun, in marriage, when you can poke gentle fun. And Barb does give as good as she gets!
Thanks so much for being here!
Awww, friend. Even in your downhill slide, your humor peeks through. I'm so glad. I'm praying for both of you daily and sending very gentle hugs.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, thank you for this, and especially or the prayers and hugs!
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