I just rewatched It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s easily one of my favorites, which is weird for a writer who often waxes poetic on the darker side of living, the tragedies and the chaos, the monsters and the nonsense. But Jimmy Stewart’s Norman Rockwell charm, the aspirational selflessness of his portrayal of George Bailey, the grace and warmth of Donna Reed’s Mary, the way they pivoted from a financial crisis and an abandoned honeymoon to a Tahitian-themed bridal suite in an abandoned, ramshackle house, worn and weathered but organized and coordinated by the good people of Bedford Falls—it’s one of those movies that offers a glimpse of the best of us, of what we could be. Sure, it’s a fantasy, but fantasies are as important as air. Stop fantasizing about what’s possible and you’ll choke on your own misery.
You can really take us to strange places. I find it rather interesting, since I took Psych as my college minor....but don't worry. I was only there for one year.
I thought I was hungry. Then I thought I had indigestion from an earlier meal. Finally, I read about Birdie. Problem solved.
Good gravy. I watch/listen to Mystery Science Theater 3000. And check my emails. And avoid news. All until it's time to go serve the citizens of the small city I work for. It's a fair, if avoidant, approach to these days.
Birdie will bring me nightmares. Such is life. The Birdies of the world (incumbent president included) need a dose of wasp spray. But I have a rich fantasy life :D
Just reading about the room with the cat fur got my sinuses going and my nose is still running, and I'm not even allergic to cats. Good one, Norm. I "see" your stories paragraph by paragraph and that's a compliment. Merry Christmas, anyway....lol
I've asked this same question many, many times. I have some ideas, but I'm confident that Birdie is one those people whose story is way more bizarre than anything I could dream up.
Hilarious. Glad she's not my neighbor but I've gotta respect anyone that pre-buys their casket on sale and utilizes it to stash their Costco haul.
Efficiency is an admirable quality.
What really struck me was the fact that she got a coffin on sale.
Was it a two for one deal? Was it last year's color? Was it an odd size? The possibilities are endless and disturbing.
If it was on sale, it was definitely used, I think....
It's a cottage industry.
Agreed, endless and disturbing. As much as I want to know all the answers, I kind of like not knowing. The bizarre mystery is delicious.
You can really take us to strange places. I find it rather interesting, since I took Psych as my college minor....but don't worry. I was only there for one year.
I thought I was hungry. Then I thought I had indigestion from an earlier meal. Finally, I read about Birdie. Problem solved.
Good gravy. I watch/listen to Mystery Science Theater 3000. And check my emails. And avoid news. All until it's time to go serve the citizens of the small city I work for. It's a fair, if avoidant, approach to these days.
Birdie will bring me nightmares. Such is life. The Birdies of the world (incumbent president included) need a dose of wasp spray. But I have a rich fantasy life :D
Read NORM, then who needs to spend money on a diet?
As much as I want to endorse this, I still feel like a person should knock back some Cheez-its every so often.
If you have a rich fantasy life, you have everything. ;)
Hilarious. I'm all about saving space and getting good deals, so this lady is right up my alley.
She’s an unintentional influencer.
Who would have guessed you had such a heart.
Shucks.
Birdie sounds like a hoot of a neighbor, I’d enjoy her
She’s a benevolent terrorist.
Forget charging you for the show of seeing her elderly behind. She should be paying for your therapy.
Ooh, there’s a list I should write—people who should be paying for my therapy. It might need to be several volumes.
Just reading about the room with the cat fur got my sinuses going and my nose is still running, and I'm not even allergic to cats. Good one, Norm. I "see" your stories paragraph by paragraph and that's a compliment. Merry Christmas, anyway....lol
I will take that compliment, Sweet Kate! And Merry Christmas to you!
Birdie!! What is her backstory?? Dang. This was hilarious. 🤣
I've asked this same question many, many times. I have some ideas, but I'm confident that Birdie is one those people whose story is way more bizarre than anything I could dream up.
Your dreams are my nightmares! Yikes!....is your wife okay??
Mostly, she is. ;)
I love your stories, idiot.
Well played. Respect.