Valentine’s Day and Cockroaches, Methinks Not
Hello folks, let’s chat… California, our East Coast friends are at it again. A zoo out there is offering a Valentine’s special, but not to celebrate your Sweet Thang. Oh, no, this special was created to celebrate your recent break-up. You can adopt a giant hissing cockroach or scorpion, name it after your ex, and mail them a picture of their namesake. This is just me, but I wouldn’t do that unless I was absolutely, positively sure you don’t want to get back together.
As for me, my darling man and I will be celebrating 33 years together! We’ve learned a lot over the years about what makes our relationship work. Granted, Phil’s the private type, so I don’t expect he’ll be sharing his hard-won information with you guys, but never fear ladies, I have a ton of Bubba Communication tips in my book, Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy. Here’s a free one just for you: Give your man a heads-up when you’re about to communicate. Using cue words like “hunting club” or “football” will get his attention and it’s a lot better than raising your voice. That can get either gender in trouble.
For illustration I give you the story of my friend’s Aunt Sarah, Uncle Houston, and their golden anniversary party. The older couple was overcome with emotion at the big shindig as they looked around at all of their family and friends gathered together. So much so, that Uncle Houston turned to Aunt Sarah at one point and said, “Dear Sarah, I want everyone here to know that you’ve been a wonderful wife to me and an excellent mother to our children. For fifty years, you’ve been tried and true!”
Everyone smiled, except for Aunt Sarah who was hard of hearing. “What’d you say, Houston?”
He repeated in a louder voice, “For fifty years you’ve been tried and true!”
Aunt Sarah frowned, “What’s that?”
Uncle Houston got louder. “FOR FIFTY YEARS, YOU’VE BEEN TRIED AND TRUE.”
Aunt Sarah’s face registered shock first, and then offense. “Well, Houston,” she said. “After fifty years, I can get a little tired of you, too!”
Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all! Stay classy~
Hugs,
Shellie
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Easy Cheesecake Treats for Your Valentine
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. Today's recipe goes
Olivia
Good friend went to church one Sunday morning and the preacher brought an elderly couple up to honor them on their 50th anniversary. The lady made a statement about the love in their marriage. The old man replied that he wasn’t sure what love was. You could have heard a pin drop in that church that morning!
Haven’t heard if she moved him to the dog house or not. Maybe he will get a roach named after him this year.
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Yikes! I’m thinking that was a really bad move on his part! 🙂 Thx for sharing your story. I love it when readers respond to my stories with one of their own!