In response to last week's question, “do you go “back and forth” if you really must go forth before you go back?”, my dad noted that for most automobile drivers, you go in reverse before you go forth. “For automatic gear shifts “R” is next to “P”.”
My neighbor Dick found the effortless conclusion, “Quantum physics says that time and location are relative. You could very easily stand still and the universe could move both back and then forth around you.”
My sailing friend Maria wrote, “the idealist in me would like to think that that you go backwards so you can get up speed to go forward (at least that’s how I justify the setbacks in my life).” My college roomie John described this as “taking 2 steps backwards to make 1 step forward.” We can only hope that his step forward is larger than the two back.
My wise friend Marlene noted, though, that this can be true when you are walking but not when you are speaking.
Please share your thoughts about “things that make you go ‘Hmmm’ ":
Why can't you get a tan on your palms?
Live well…..laugh often….have a good week.
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 22
Is everyone normal until you get to know them ?
In response to last week's question, “Is everyone normal until you get to know them ?”, my neighbor Bob wrote “Growing up in the Quaker Church, one of the sayings I remember is "Everyone is sane except me and thee.....and sometimes I wonder about thee." I guess it depends on your definition of normal, which my sailing buddy Scott and humorous friend Royce also wondered, “Can you define normal?”
My dad’s beach buddy Bob asked, “Is ‘normal’ a grade in school?” My cousin Wes realized that “in a set of one, anybody is normal.”
My wise friend Richard quantified this, writing “Statistically speaking, only 68% of us are within +/- 1 standard deviation of the mean, assuming a normal distribution. By that logic, the mean would be considered the norm, hence "normal." So at best, only about 2 out of every 3 people are normal. Taking this to its logical "real world" application, if you are with two other people, and they both seem OK, well then ...
“Everyone is normal until they get to know me,” wrote my sailing friend Ivan while my birthday bud Jon zinged “We use to think you were until…..”
My quality friend Marya wrote, “Hell no; what would be the point of meeting interesting people? “ My sailing friend Jodie agreed, “Who’d want to be anyway.” My friend Tracey added, “Normal is so boring. I don't think I know one person who is normal.... thank G-d! Well, except me, who has over 500 porcelain cats. Right?” And my college roomie John said, “I prefer Abby Normal-like people!”
My dad realized that “the people I know are normal or above normal. Only people with a ‘glass half empty’ have the less than normal friends.” My insightfully observant friend David wrote, “There are definitely people who seemed totally normal when I first met them. But this is relatively rare. In contrast, there are a lot more cases of people who've seemed bizarre when I first met them, who were really just regular folks with a few strange quirks.”
My friend Patty observed, “Dysfunctional is the “new” normal. I prefer the word “interesting”. And I’m pretty sure this is a normal response.”
Please share your thoughts about “things that make you go ‘Hmmm’ “:
Why do you go “back and forth” if you really must go forth before you go back?
Live well…..laugh often….have a good week.
Hal
PS: My neighbor Dick shared a related note from Larry, the Cable Guy, "Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appearbright until you hear them speak".
My dad’s beach buddy Bob asked, “Is ‘normal’ a grade in school?” My cousin Wes realized that “in a set of one, anybody is normal.”
My wise friend Richard quantified this, writing “Statistically speaking, only 68% of us are within +/- 1 standard deviation of the mean, assuming a normal distribution. By that logic, the mean would be considered the norm, hence "normal." So at best, only about 2 out of every 3 people are normal. Taking this to its logical "real world" application, if you are with two other people, and they both seem OK, well then ...
“Everyone is normal until they get to know me,” wrote my sailing friend Ivan while my birthday bud Jon zinged “We use to think you were until…..”
My quality friend Marya wrote, “Hell no; what would be the point of meeting interesting people? “ My sailing friend Jodie agreed, “Who’d want to be anyway.” My friend Tracey added, “Normal is so boring. I don't think I know one person who is normal.... thank G-d! Well, except me, who has over 500 porcelain cats. Right?” And my college roomie John said, “I prefer Abby Normal-like people!”
My dad realized that “the people I know are normal or above normal. Only people with a ‘glass half empty’ have the less than normal friends.” My insightfully observant friend David wrote, “There are definitely people who seemed totally normal when I first met them. But this is relatively rare. In contrast, there are a lot more cases of people who've seemed bizarre when I first met them, who were really just regular folks with a few strange quirks.”
My friend Patty observed, “Dysfunctional is the “new” normal. I prefer the word “interesting”. And I’m pretty sure this is a normal response.”
Please share your thoughts about “things that make you go ‘Hmmm’ “:
Why do you go “back and forth” if you really must go forth before you go back?
Live well…..laugh often….have a good week.
Hal
PS: My neighbor Dick shared a related note from Larry, the Cable Guy, "Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appearbright until you hear them speak".
Monday, July 14
Hmmm: Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
In response to last week's question, “Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?”, my sailing advisor Rich wrote, “Yes. I was standing in a Church and the man said " Do you take this woman? "
My dad’s beach buddy friend Bob said, “Every morning at 5:30am.” My neighbor Dick wrote, “I stopped to think once.....no, I guess it was several times......well, maybe I do that quite often.....don't know why I can't remember...... “
My birthday bud Jon wrote, “I started to work on answer last Monday and never got back to it.” My quality friend Marya admitted “Actually, I’ve been compared to Charlene from Designing Women.”
My quilting and sailing friend Jodie found the bright side. “It’s the ‘not-stopping’ that messes me up. I start thinking about something and stop thinking about what I’m doing and botch it. Makes for a lot of ripping out seams when sewing, and “frogging” which is reverse knitting. This must be why we do such great thinking when running, biking, showering, etc. We can set our brains loose and put ourselves on autopilot without peril. Of course, it’s a bit scary when it happens when we’re driving….’How’d I get here?’ ”
Please share your thoughts about “things that make you go ‘Hmmm’ “:
Is everyone normal until you get to know them ?
Live well......laugh often....have a good week.
My dad’s beach buddy friend Bob said, “Every morning at 5:30am.” My neighbor Dick wrote, “I stopped to think once.....no, I guess it was several times......well, maybe I do that quite often.....don't know why I can't remember...... “
My birthday bud Jon wrote, “I started to work on answer last Monday and never got back to it.” My quality friend Marya admitted “Actually, I’ve been compared to Charlene from Designing Women.”
My quilting and sailing friend Jodie found the bright side. “It’s the ‘not-stopping’ that messes me up. I start thinking about something and stop thinking about what I’m doing and botch it. Makes for a lot of ripping out seams when sewing, and “frogging” which is reverse knitting. This must be why we do such great thinking when running, biking, showering, etc. We can set our brains loose and put ourselves on autopilot without peril. Of course, it’s a bit scary when it happens when we’re driving….’How’d I get here?’ ”
Please share your thoughts about “things that make you go ‘Hmmm’ “:
Is everyone normal until you get to know them ?
Live well......laugh often....have a good week.
Sunday, July 6
What do dogs do on their day off?
In response to last week's question, "What do dogs do on their day off?”, my wise friend Jodie wrote, "Dogs have no desire for a day off. Dogs are completely happy being dogs." My ELNK friend Lisa agreed, “Dogs don't take days off... hence the expression, "working like a dog." Based on my experience with my two "angelic" chihuahuas, they work all day at finding new places and positions to sleep.”
Albeit hard to dispute, especially in our family, my witty friend Richard suggested that they probably “punch a time clock and work on an assembly line ... building Greyhound buses.”
My college roomie John wrote to say that George Carlin’s answer was “sleep all day instead of most of the day! ” John then had to add, “Put your spouse and a dog in the trunk of a car and drive around for an hour. Open the trunk and see who is happier to see you!!!! With all that dog love, they deserve a day off.”
Please share your thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmmm' " :
With many people vacationing this time of year: Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
Live well......laugh often....have a good week.
Hal Schlenger
Albeit hard to dispute, especially in our family, my witty friend Richard suggested that they probably “punch a time clock and work on an assembly line ... building Greyhound buses.”
My college roomie John wrote to say that George Carlin’s answer was “sleep all day instead of most of the day! ” John then had to add, “Put your spouse and a dog in the trunk of a car and drive around for an hour. Open the trunk and see who is happier to see you!!!! With all that dog love, they deserve a day off.”
Please share your thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmmm' " :
With many people vacationing this time of year: Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
Live well......laugh often....have a good week.
Hal Schlenger
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