What’s on my mind? “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Great advice! And if you encounter Mr. or Ms. Nasty? Turn the other cheek - and I don’t mean your backside, Baby.
This is a time of unprecedented challenges and heartaches. Some people’s emotions are at or near the breaking point.
On opening yesterday’s email, I found an intriguing chicken recipe from my friend Judy. I wrote about Judy a few days ago: She’s been calling friends to ask how they’ve been making out (not the best choice of words, but oh, well) during COVID. By chance, I’ve been doing the same thing for a couple of months (I’m not talking about “making out” - that’s a given, ha-ha).
Judy’s kindness was an unexpected ray of sunshine. It made me think about how fortunate we are. That got me thinking about helping others boost their spirits.
The fact is, many of us are getting bored and frustrated with the day-to-day humdrum of our lives. So here are a few suggestions, starting with … S-E-X!
I’ve spelled it out so any young children trying to make out (not the best choice of words, but oh, well) this page won’t understand the word.
It’s a little embarrassing to raise (sorry about that!) S-E-X on Facebook, and not everyone’s interested, so strike S-E-X from your activities list if you aren’t. But if S-E-X interests you, HOLEY MOLEY, go for it!
Good grief, I said HOLEY MOLEY! That wasn’t some sly, coded reference to body parts. It would be in poor taste to pubicly declare that I like S-E-X and I aspire to being a good-taste kinda gal.
The bottom (oh, dear) line is that my innocent reference to “good taste” doesn’t mean I’ve got S-E-X on the brain. So I’ll add S-E-X to my activity list, and if you want S-E-X on yours, do the nasty in private. What-e-ver! Your secret’s safe with me.
My suggestions for staying fulfilled (a slip of the pen, BFFs) include firing up your Kindle (whoo-hoo!); pursuing a hobby in something you’ve always wanted to do (not THAT!); and reaching out to touch someone (I’m not touching THAT one, either).
Don’t forget to thank essential workers (no comment) and seek a Higher Power (preferably, not salacious).
Share what you have (I’m starting to sweat); ask if you need help (ditto); and never lose hope (or faith … or charity).
Those in your bubble may enjoy such games as Twister (self-explanatory) or tic-tac-toe sucking (whoo-hoo!) … There’s plenty to keep you busy. Some people like crosswords ... Not I! No one wants S-E-X with a grump.
© Nicole Parton, 2021
