Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - When your son calls you old without saying you're old

 

Monday Musings – April is National Humor Month - What does a public restroom and disaster preparedness have in common?

If you have ever seen the inside of a woman’s large purse, you know it contains everything except the kitchen sink. That’s the way my grandmother would phrase it. Plainly stated, I could win that baby shower game where you have to find the items on the list, inside your purse.

An ink pen, a bobby pin, a band-aid, and business cards, all reside with other items in the deep dark jungle of my purse. I was glad I had those other items available on that fretful day I ventured into a grocery store restroom. There were no warning signs that told me to turn back, or ”pardon our dust.”

A scene from the fairytale, Goldilocks, and the Three Bears, flashed before me. There were three restroom stalls for me to choose from. I pushed open the first door and there was toilet paper strategically lined on top of the toilet seat. I contorted my face and moved on. Stall number two had long sections of toilet paper on the floor. I backed away.

Finally at stall three, afraid of what I might see, I pushed the door open with my foot. I slithered into the stall trying not to touch anything. When I attempted to slide the door lock, it wiggled and jiggled and barely closed. I looked up and was greeted by a large gap in the door frame. If anyone were to walk in, we would be locked in eye-to-eye combat.

That look when you're ready for battle

There was a battle going on between my conscious and subconscious. Do I hurry up and use the restroom and flee or take a chance on trying to make it home? That grocery store restroom was what I’d consider a disaster. The grocery store was only 10 minutes from my final destination, but I also wanted to stop to fill my gas tank.

I was prepared for my pseudo disaster. My purse had items I could use, and in my recent workout the instructor had us do squats and hold them. My decision was made. I hovered over the toilet, purse on my shoulder, and arms wrapped around my body, so I touched nothing.

I got out of that stall like the gingerbread man running from the fox. I looked to my right at the sink and said out loud. “nope not touching that either.” I used items from my purse to clean my hands – hand sanitizer, and hemorrhoid wipes (not mine, but that’s a story for a different day).

Disaster avoided.

What does a public restroom and disaster preparedness have in common? Be prepared for anything. Be anxious for nothing.

Follow me for stories on finding humor in everyday life. Until next time…keep laughing.

  

Wordless Wednesday - Women's History Month - More Than The Eyes Can See - Crystal P.

 More Than The Eyes Can See 2024 - Crystal P.

Comedienne Crystal P. displays more than her comedy talents. During this epic event she played the flute, the piano, and the saxaphone. She also sang, and did a little disc jockeying.

Celebrate a woman you know this month. Celebrate you too.