Today is the anniversary of
my mother’s death. Hard to believe it’s been a year. Anyhow, my husband told me
about a Jewish tradition of visitors putting pebbles on top a monument.
I decided to put my own spin
upon things. Instead of leaving two tiny rocks, I’m taking a box of seashells
we collected together from the North
Carolina shore many years before. Not only will it
have meaning, I’m taking enough to cover a fraction of the people who loved
her. Placed upon the wide base of her monument they should look nice and be trouble free for cemetery caretakers.
Meanwhile, as for the change
in plans and rain, I’m not driving across the state in these torrential
downpours covering the region. The weather is nice for sitting on my back patio
with this laptop. But freeway driving? Not so much.
I’m sure my mother would not
only understand but approve. So now, here is a giggle as promised. I laughed
out loud right here in this chair upon finding the following:
On Facebook someone
posted:
How are unicorns
fake but giraffes are real? Like, what's more believable, a horse with a horn
or a leopard-moose-camel with a forty foot neck?
Someone else replied:
We have horned horses; they call em
Rhinos, and the horses kicked ‘em out for being bad tempered. So, they got all
sad and grey and angsty.
Did you ever believe in
unicorns?
I don't blame you for not driving in the rain when you can avoid it.
ReplyDeleteThat's hilarious about the rhinos!
Thanks. I thought so, too, about the rhinos. Glad to share a laugh. Be well!
DeleteI love the shells idea and I really like that you're not driving in that horrible weather. Wait for a sunny day. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. They are most precious.
ReplyDeleteLove love your funnies and I linked this post to Happy Tuesday. Yes, I believe in unicorns.
Have a fabulous day my friend. ♥
You're very kind. I hope your day is going half as well as mine, with fond memories of Mom replacing grief and lots of birds flitting around my patio.
DeletePretty cute about the unicorns/rhinos. Believe in unicorns? I like to crochet them...
ReplyDeleteSorry about your mom. She was born on my brother's birthday, and she died on mine. What are the chances of that?
I adore your crochet projects. Thank you for the kind word. Those are pretty unique coincidences.
DeleteHugs as you remember your Mom today. You mean Unicorns aren't real?
ReplyDeleteThank you. And... um... of course they're real! Santa has some helping him at the North Pole. ~grin~ Be well!
ReplyDeleteYour new tradition is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You're very kind.
DeleteI think your tradition is wonderful and very meaningful. I was never into unicorns, but that is a funny thought.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Glad you enjoyed a chuckle.
DeleteNo fun to drive in the rain. I like cemeteries. I've caught lots of cats dumped at cemeteries, out in the dark amongst the dead.
ReplyDeleteAgreed on both counts. Who would dump a cat in a cemetery? As if the practice isn't bad wherever it is done, that makes no sense to me. Be well!
Deleteoh my- send your rain here in fiery California!
ReplyDeleteWish we could! Be well, my dear.
DeleteThe shells are a most excellent idea! I know it is something that my Mom would have loved too.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I DO believe in unicorns.
Love Barb
Thank you. Bless you, my dear.
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