This is post 3 of the "ago" series, which is complete because there's nowhere else to take it since G.P. upped my medicine. Only thing I can hammer into a description is the old saw: "When I work, I works hard. When I sit, I sits easy. When I think, I falls asleep."--a desk-poster recalled from a friend and school counselor many decades ago. Time travels humor as easily as age and caducity. Normaphoto below shows effect of this axiom.
My head was already lowered to minimize projectile dysmorphia (deforming others by the force of my sneezes) caused by allergens and bad air, followed by sibilate hisses that alarm backyard cats.
But, closing a bright note, it's all followed by an exhilarating sort of exhaustion. Stay well, all.
LOL!!!!!! Similar here. When people ask me why I don't think more, I tell them it puts me to sleep!
ReplyDeleteDear Maddie, That desk-poster incident occurred in my early 20s and got me thinking of other things to do. I am now a half-century late for class.
DeleteHaving just watched "Phantom Thread" last night I recognize the posture portrayed by the acclaimed actor Daniel Day-Lewis. While you do share that thoughtful concentrative pose, I trust you are not nearly as eccentric as his character was. Stay well, Geo., and catch up on your shut-eye.
ReplyDeleteDear Bruce, my narcoleptic meditations have increased over the past week --new prescription-- but I haven't descended further into eccentricity. However, my Medigap insurance co. seems lately managed by delirium, but Norma is trying to calm them down.
DeletePs. No mushrooms involved.
Deletepeople ask me why I don't I tell them it gives me a headache.
ReplyDeleteDear Jackiesue, When they ask "why", I just quote favorite poet, Kenneth Patchen:"Because It Is". Then They get the headaches instead of me.
DeleteOMG that saying was in my High School Yearbook with only a slight variation: When I works, I works hard, when I sits, I sits loose, and when I thinks, I falls asleep.
ReplyDeleteDear Bohemian, "works...works, sits...sits" = too many plurals for me, but thinks and falls asleep have become a way of life. I owe my sanity to it.
DeleteW/admiration, Geo.
All I can think about now is what to choose: scraggly hair or waggly tail? Thankfully it is naptime here xx
ReplyDeleteAh Lisa, there are worse fates. A day after I turned 3, Patti Page recorded:
Delete"How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale…"
(a favorite, scraggly hair would be nice too!)
Narcolepsy, I've felt, can be, at some stages of our life, logical. We've done what we can do, we've taught what we can teach, we've caught our share of fish. Sleep.
ReplyDeleteCheers, my friend.
Agreed, dear Mike --and well-phrased-- but I wish more folks would seek sleep's benefits in lounges and chimney corners instead of busy highways.
DeleteCheers appreciated and reciprocated.
Esteemed monkey, Thanks for compliment but hope your message "ITTELKO JAKARTA" will bring you profit and prosperity elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteOur winter has been so wonky here the allergies have gotten the better of all us. I hope your sneezing, and exhaustion have all been satisfied. :)
ReplyDeleteDear Juli, Unless I misremember, your region is New England --home of many of my favorite luminaries, Alcott, Franklin, cummings, Whitney, Dickinson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Dr.Seuss, etc. --and 80 degree summers that are decidedly unwonky. In fact, all photos of all seasons, especially December, from New England inspired hope in other regions that weather could be loving and kind, even here in California which is supported by substrata of clay, granite, gold and snot.
DeleteFabulous blog
ReplyDeleteDear Rajani Rehana, Your compliment is most gracious and happily received. Thank you.
DeleteYou have awesome hair. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteMost kind, dear Squid. I let it grow free-range after retiring 13 years ago.
DeleteExcellent choice.
DeleteExhaustion can be exhilarating, dear Geo, but only if we're granted the blessing of sleep so we can recharge the ol' battery. So sleep as needed. Just try not to drool too much. :)
ReplyDeleteI looked back on some of your posts that I'd missed, and it was great seeing that pic from last fall of you and Norma. It's nice to get clear images of the people we care about.
Take care, dear man. Hugs.
Dear Susan, I believe you know that, in my state of origin, polite drooling is considered complimentary at parties, meet-and-greets, church socials etc. as a sign of humble thanks. However,"too much" drooling is seen as ostentation of humility and offenders are made to carry mops.
DeleteYour mention of Oct.9 photo kindly omits mention of my hands holding a mop handle behind my back.
I love you too.
For some reason have been prevented from being able to comment on some platforms. Have been down a few rabbit holes and hope it is corrected. Sorry to have missed a more timely response, but the air has been full here and have been sneezing. Dozing is always easy, when in the easy chair, though not always at an appropriate time.
ReplyDeleteDear Tom, your comment has definitely found its way and welcome here. I am lobbying to dignify the awful air quality by making Power-Sneezing a new Olympic competition.
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