"No need, Mom, it's fine."
"The scarf is just beautiful. And cotton is so much more practical than something like lambswool or cashmere--I can throw it right in the wash with the towels."
"Actually, it's silk--"
"And the book looks fascinating. And so big! I was just telling my neighbor--she came in to say hello, because she knew that I was spending Christmas alone--that I might need a luggage cart just to carry it around and read it!"
"You said that large print--"
"Maybe I can exchange it for the Books on Tape version. Do you still have the receipt? Oh, and thank you for the candy! I can go off low carb just for a few days; it would be a tragedy to let it go to waste."
"You never mentioned that you were doing low--"
"Or maybe I can put it in the coffee room at the office. Though candy is really so unhealthy; that might be inconsiderate of me."
"Uh huh."
"To give people something as unhealthy as candy, I mean."
"Uh huh."
"Because you know what they say about refined sugar."
"Yeah."
"Is something wrong? You're so quiet."
"Nope. I'm just peachy."
"I think I hear a tone. I don't know why we can't have a nice conversation on Christmas, of all days."
Image: By Nevit Dilmen. Wikimedia Commons.
That made me smile. We've all been there. This year I got some socks off a so-called friend.
ReplyDeleteMe: Socks?
SCF: Yes!
Me: And they're so ... brown!
SCF: So?
Mrs IG: He hates brown; really hates brown.
Me: Brown socks? Lovely.
SCF: (Picking up the expensive bottle of Calvados I sent for from France) Some people are so ungrateful.
As an occasional blog visitor I just wanted to wish you a happy and healthy 2011!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the blogsite - I love it!
BAHAHAH!
ReplyDeleteI mean, this isn't funny at all. It happens far to often. I know. I'm the guilty selfish one.
Thanks for making me smile.
- Lauren
Ladaisi Blog
Hee. I like your story, TIG. :) And, yes, sounds like next year the Calvados should go to someone else.
ReplyDeleteHey, comedyrocks! Thank you! And a happy new year to you, too.
ReplyDeleteHowdy, Ladaisi! Thank you. I'm glad it made you smile. :)
ReplyDelete(Hmmm. I just left a comment but Blogger hiccupped, so if you get two, you'll know why.)
ReplyDeleteWhat I said was, I haven't been around in a while and just came back to catch up and have spend several delightful minutes laughing my head off. Thank you for that.
Thanks, Christine! I love the idea of making people laugh. :)
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