By the time you read this, I may be under sedation, which given the number of hassles I’ve had this month could be a blessing. Nothing like forced nap time for the busy freelancer, eh?
Since I’m not going to be around, I’m leaving you some dribs and drabs of fun, trivial things. Hey, it’s Friday after all.
Sunday, September 19 is my brother’s birthday. It’s also International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Get yer aaaargh on. It’s also National Butterscotch Pudding Day. Just be careful mixing the two holidays.
September 16 was National Play-Doh Day. But is it ever too late to celebrate Play-Doh? Roll a snake for me in green, please.
September is Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month. I know a number of people who needed to know this, but alas, too late now. It’s also National Mind Mapping Month and National Rice Month.
October is National Spinach Lovers Month. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It’s also National Positive Attitude Month, so screw on that optimism and grab a bag of spinach, people!
It’s illegal to own, possess, or chew gum in Singapore. Take one look at the sidewalks downtown or under the desks in school. Makes perfect sense.
You can buy insurance coverage for your reincarnation. Some companies will insure you for your next life, including assurance that you’ll be compensated should you not have as much money (or aren’t able to earn). All you have to do to file a claim is A) remember who you were in that past life, and B) have opposable thumbs and the ability to understand human languages. If you come back as a cow, tough break. Oh, and pray the world’s vegetarian by then.
Got any trivial stuff to share?
All set for a big bowl of buttAARRRscotch! There's a restaurant here that makes butterscotch pudding with real Scotch … mmm.
Thinking of you today.
I don't chew gum anyway, so I'd fit right in over in Singapore. Hmmm. . ..
Hey, Lori.
Meant to post yesterday to wish you a speedy recovery. I hope as I'm writing this, you're in the recovery room with happy pills!
Love the insurance coverage stuff. That would be at hit in India for sure! LOL.
I hope the surgery is a complete success and you enjoy a little post-op groggy goofiness while it lasts.
I'll have to celebrate October since spinach is, was, and always will be my favorite vegetable. It's so versatile and tastes great fresh, wilted or cooked. I don't order pizza often, but when I do I usually have spinach on it.
Speedy recovery, Lori!
Enjoy the trip to Wonderland, and heal fast, Lori.
When I was 18 and went under for my wisdom teeth, the oral surgeon and assistant were talking about a Three Stooges routine during the surgery–and apparently, I started laughing in the middle of it. (Though I don't remember it.) And when I was done, I told my mom with the utmost confidence that I could drive home. She denied the request, mercifully.
Thanks, everyone. Joseph, if you find out where they make it with real Scotch, you have to tell me! LOL
Devon, thank you for your notes, your text, and all your positive energy. It helped. Love. 🙂
Gabriella, I was in surgery at that time, but the recovery was shortly after your post. The happy pills – morphine – let me sleep for four hours and I woke up nauseated thanks to the anesthesia, but feeling much better.
Mridu, I hear you! I was wondering if I should be buying that (I'm striving for enlightenment, but hey, sometimes it takes a few lives to get it right!). :))
Paula, you and me and a case of spinach! What a fun time. I'm like Forrest Gump's friend Bubba – spinach quiche, spinach crepes, spinach pie, spinach tacos, spinach hors d'oeuvres, spinach omelettes, spinach soup…..
Jake, that's hilarious! I'm sure your mom had a great laugh out of that request, too. Glad you had a better time of the wisdom tooth extraction than I did – I couldn't move or eat for three days and the "doctor" didn't bother wiping the blood off my face. Hell, he didn't put the sides up on the bed after my surgery. I could've rolled right onto the concrete.