The Nest Which Held the Vipers

How often have I heard this statement? Numerous times and each time it is connected to Mary Surratt. Mary Surratt? She was the first woman hanged in the United States. The reason: she operated a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth conspired with several others to kidnap and harm then President Lincoln. What a crime! The only explanation that was stated at the time is that she owned the "nest" where the "vipers" met to conspire.

So, my daughter, on the cusp of teen queendom, suggested that the modern day "nest of vipers" could be a bra! She figures that if 3 strings and a band aid could be women's "underthings" then a bra is a nest of 2 vipers. Ah, the musings of youth...

Well, I need to pull up my bandaid and readjust my vipers and continue forth!

Face It; Thinly Veiled Commentary Is Plastic Wrap

How does one vent their frustrations and share their innermost feelings to the world at large and still maintain their integrity? Using innuendo and the world wide web? Forget it! When one tries to enlighten those of one's thoughts, the world wide web is NOT the forum for success. If one wants to share with a number of people at one time (select people not in the same friend zone), then the world wide web is the most productive of venues; however, some things are better left unsaid.

So, in conclusion, I will continue to discuss, vent, and share my innermost thoughts. Remember, the keyboard can be as poisonous as the pen.

BEWARE!

Like A Cat With Its Head Stuck In A Fish Bowl

How many times have we been that cat? Here is the scenerio: We are seeking enlightenment for something that isn't as simple as we first thought. We are searching and digging deeper for the light. When we can almost reach our destiny...BAM! Our head gets stuck. Not only we stuck, but EVERYONE sees it...Of course, seeing leads to commentary. Women love commentary.Today was a "cat" day. My friend (how many times do we stick our issues on "imagined" friends? Be honest) made an honest comment about a co-worker. Apparently this co-worked has skin thinner than plastic wrap, so the innocent (maybe not so innocent) comment was blown out of proportion. Hard to believe? That was the beginning of my "friend's" cat moment. As my "friend" sought to rectify, albeit enlighten, the shocked audience, she became "stuck" in a clear fish bowl atmosphere. You know the one where the mob is ready to behead and quarter the offending commentator. So, what does an honest "cat" do when they're stuck? BACK PEDDLE.....VERY QUICKLY....Throw off the bowl and get their paws out of the area, FAST! The audience, having seen this display numerous times, eventually forgets the "cat" moment and waits for another. Just like waiting for a wreck during a NASCAR race, the audience knows it one more is just around the bend.Last Thought: My "friend" did not mean to impugn your integrity, but still believes you are paranoid and exaggerating.

What Can I Do?

Say one of your strings is busted or your bandaid is stuck in the wrong place...how do you persevere?

You are frustated...
What can I do?
Listen to you.

You are angry...
What can I do?
Calm you.

You are sad...
What can I do?
Cry with you.

You have a problem...
What can I do?
Give you peace.

You want to fight...
What can I do?
Stand by your side.

You need a laugh..
What can I do?
Laugh with you.

You are broken..
What can I do?
Support you.

---What does a man TRY to do?---FIX IT... (it's just not possible)

Today's String

Pre-teen drama. What more can I say, really? It all began with a nasty comment followed by a fabulous retort ("Why should I go to your party if we are going to argue all of the time?"). That would be one string. The other string begins to unravel as the croc tears begin the fall. All of this in front of a firebreathing, Jerry Springer audience in the school cafeteria. (string #3)

[croc tears: the ones that fall when when we want a new pair of Crocs]

So in comes the bandaid: A private phone call of apology from one to another. And, of course, a plea to "please attend my party" (code for: I really want you to buy me a gift because you buy great stuff").

So, once again, three strings and a bandaid to hold it all together. Victoria would be proud that we could get along with so little to hold onto.

Why 3 Strings and a Bandaid?

I was speaking with a teenage friend of mine about teenage issues (drama) when I thought of the phrase, "Three strings and a band aid". It is a metaphor for holding it all together, just like a a string thing from Victoria's Not so Secret shop. After much laughter (which we all need on a daily basis), I began to consider that we ladies (young and old) try to hold ourselves together with very little.

Consider this: a scrap of material and a piece of string is supposed to hold your most interesting areas. It's no wonder that we ladies of all ages try to hold our emotions and lives together with scraps of laughter and a few strings of hope.

This is why I present to you this blog. It is my endeavor to help all of us to hold ourselves together with our 3 strings and a band aid.