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Blanche
I was thinking of my roots the other day, Blanche, when all this nonsense was announced about sneezing into your sleeve - spreading disease wouldn't have killed me - my Mother would have!
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 28, 2006 at 12:19 PM
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Who can keep up with computer jargon, JohnMcnab, kids come up with
more slang and code. I guess it's a teenage thing. And, when I think of my roots, as much as I tried to get away from drama and frustration and unhappiness in my family, the values they taught me were solid.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 28, 2006 at 10:48 AM
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Blanche
I had a funny feeling that's what it meant, Blanche. LOL.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 28, 2006 at 10:47 AM
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Blanche
That's a bit like Ell and I going to church. Every now and again we can't get over the fact that we not only go to church, but enjoy going - perhaps it is an age thing with us. Getting back to your roots sounds like a very sensible thing to do, Blanche. Enjoy.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 28, 2006 at 10:46 AM
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oh, and "wtf?" Means What the F*ck
posted by
Blanche.
on November 28, 2006 at 5:06 AM
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In some people's minds, John, I believe they see God as a hit man,
They're not judging, mind you, just sort of stand there, and let God, presumably dresed as a guy named Vinnie, in shades, take care of everything, while they not knowingly and shake their heads, saying, "Look what you made God do. We told you not to make him mad!"
Never did I picture myself joining the Fraternal Order of Eagles, but I happened on a bake sale to raise money for one of their bartenders, and honestly, they are the most friendly, down-to-earth people I've met in a long time. They do good civic projects, I can get involved with the newsletter. The interview in the old gym/meeting hall was hilariious. Two older women, probably named something like Marge and Sally asked me if I believed in God, and if I could cook or sew, what kind of skills did I have to volunteer, etc.
In all seriousness, my grandmother and grandfather belonged to the American Legion, Forty and Eight, he used to cook for their pancake breakfasts, so this is not that far-fetched, I guess I'm getting back to my roots, in some way.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 28, 2006 at 5:04 AM
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mneme
I don't know about the scholar and gentleman sobriquet, mneme, so mush as the naive and trusting. The proofing was finished last week but I haven't been able to use a computer until now. Ell is convinced I have arthritis, and I am adamant I have muscular pain. The swimming lessons don't help the shoulders or neck. I am looking into exercises for both.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 28, 2006 at 4:55 AM
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johnmacnab,
I am well acquainted with the sore shoulders and aching hands, with the amount of typing I do. .. if it's any comfort, you, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman.. but we know this. Are you nearly done? Clearly the idea of technology as efficiency has escaped this lady. A bit like me with blooming DVD players - no music in this house unless my son is around to show me which buttons to press.
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mneme
on November 25, 2006 at 4:42 AM
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Blanche
The Fraternal order of Eagles was a new one on me, Blanche; I had to look it up. It sounds like a very worthwhile organization. I do love the 'personal hit man' comment, and btw as I roflmao I wonder what wtf might mean? Good luck with the newspaper founding.
We took the proof reading to the auld biddy who wanted it today, and she told me that a Writers' Group (note the capitals) had started up, so I may or may not join. It depends on whether my shoulder, neck and arm heals soon. Off to take another Tylenol, and you have no idea how painful it was to type this, and how many corrections I had to make due to my dyslexic fingers.
Enjoy.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 23, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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Johnmcnab, it depends on who you ask, if God recognizes sarcasm, some
humorless know-it-all Fundamentalists, the kind who tell me that I'm not a REAL Chrisitan, because I am somehow not adhering to the Word of God (note capitals), according to them (without even asking me what I really believe), would tell you that God would strike you down. I think that they tend to see God as their personal hit man, they just have to point out the targets.
Anyway, I may have opened a can of worms, but wtf, I joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles this week, had an interview tonight, to get to know the old West Seattle neighborhood better and do some volunteer service work. It should be interesting. I asked if they had a newsletter I could help work on and submit work to,and they do. What I'll do to get published, lol.
Have fun.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 22, 2006 at 8:16 PM
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Blanche
I work on the 'never volunteer' principle, because over the years I have discovered that I will be volunteered anyway. The damn thing is still freaking me out. Yesterday I started typing up all the punctuation and misspellings from the handwritten list I'd done on Monday (mainly because only I can understand my writing). The result is I still have 17 pages to do today and my shoulders and neck are practically solid. Thank you God, I love you too. Do you think God recognizes sarcasm?
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:38 AM
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babe_rocks
Mrs Auld Biddy in this case, babe_rocks. I can't think that God is interested in the history of one church.....excuse me while I hide under the desk in case a bolt of lightning is heading towards me.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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Whacky
That is a brilliant idea, Whacky. I'll try it and hope nobody notices.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:23 AM
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Azur
And we have been had in a monumental way, Azur. As I mentioned to TAPS - this will never happen again. What a daft idea to proof read the printed version when I could have altered the original so easily.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:21 AM
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JohnMcnab, those older church ladies are crafty when it comes to
wooing someone and stroking their egos into more (free) work. I love this. I don't think you're old for wanting a quiet Sunday morning alone with your wife. After all, there are many ways to spend a quiet Sunday morning or afternoon, some of them more refreshing than others!
Have you gotten over your panic attack over the punctuation yet?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 22, 2006 at 6:20 AM
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Troosha
I don't know about that, Troosha. I started on Monday, and my car's gas line started leaking. I was still doing it on Tuesday and my car's brakes have failed. Now I'm stranded, but then maybe that's what God wants, so that I will finish it. If it is, I am not amused.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:19 AM
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TAPS
It is a nightmare of a job, TAPS. If she had only let me proof read the original, on Word, I could have changed everything in a matter of hours. I will never , ever, ever be conned into this again.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:17 AM
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ginnie
It is NOT an interesting read, ginnie, and now my shoulders are stiffening up in sympathy with my neck. Ah well, One of the downs in life, I suppose
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:15 AM
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Allyk
Thank you Allyk.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 22, 2006 at 6:13 AM
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The idea behind church work when your arm is twisted to do it, is that you are doing it for God when in reality you are doing it for Mrs. Old Biddy or Mr. Old Goat.
posted by
babe_rocks
on November 21, 2006 at 7:01 PM
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Shhhhh...get the white out...
listen carefully...get the white out and remove your name.
posted by
Whacky
on November 21, 2006 at 6:47 PM
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hmmm......
you guys have been had.......
and if you are not careful everyone will be seeking your "free" proofreading
posted by
Azur
on November 21, 2006 at 2:32 PM
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could
paste it into Word, that is. God is thanking you (or at least one would hope).
posted by
Troosha
on November 21, 2006 at 1:01 PM
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Johnmacnab, You are a better man than I. (than I am a woman, that is) I'm afraid that I would not wish to proof read for anyone but myself. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on November 21, 2006 at 10:42 AM
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Ooo...sounds like a daunting job Mac...
...good luck with it...I hope it's at least an interesting read??!! Careful with yer neck...I could tell ya stories...hehe!
posted by
ginnieb
on November 21, 2006 at 10:20 AM
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enjoyed it!
posted by
allyk
on November 21, 2006 at 10:00 AM
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