Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Exclusive-Lee

The subject of family quirks came up recently. Of course every family has its fair share of such, but I thought that it'll be amusing to go semi-public about mine. Besides that, there'll be an endless supply of excellent blog fodder to draw upon when I'm tired of writing the usual serious nonsense.

From Tim today:

Teacher: Class, we are going to learn about the circulation of blood today. Now, if I stand on my head, my face turns red because all the blood rushes down. But when I stand on my feet, my feet don't turn red. Why?

Student: Because your feet aren't empty?

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Here's our 'Crazy Mummy' joke collection. It's oft-repeated, but still draws sniggers.

"Mummy, why can't we get a garbage can like everybody else?"
"Shut up and keep eating."

"Mummy, why do I have to keep walking around in circles?"
"Shut up or I'll nail your other foot to the ground."

"Mummy, why are we pushing the car over the cliff?"
"Shut up or you'll wake your dad up."

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Welcome to our dinner conversations. Those were excerpts from today's meal.

Monday, January 16, 2006

An Attempt

Rain-drenched clouds
wrap the land in
stillness.

I'm reaching for my
blanket
of silence.

Please understand
some sorrows are best left
unexplained.

Is it possible to exist
without
demanding? I try.


It's hard to start blogging after being away for so long.