A look at what interests me and keeps me sane in rural Powys.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
An indulgence
You will have to forgive the post below as my Sunday Indulgence. I was in a writing mood yesterday so I thought I would walk the census again . . . I think my dad might have said I was showing off . . .
I have so enjoyed your "indulgence." The term "showing off" has me squirming a bit even at my advanced and sober age. My Mother detested anyone "making a spectacle" of themselves--and if she thought I was a bit full of myself, she was quick to point that out and reduce me to shame. The memory of her scoldings is enough to stop me in mid-spate even now--most of the time!
I have so enjoyed your "indulgence." The term "showing off" has me squirming a bit even at my advanced and sober age. My Mother detested anyone "making a spectacle" of themselves--and if she thought I was a bit full of myself, she was quick to point that out and reduce me to shame. The memory of her scoldings is enough to stop me in mid-spate even now--most of the time!
ReplyDeleteAye MM, I completely agree. Dad could burst my balloon with just a few sharp words. Thankfully it was rare - even when merited.
ReplyDeleteBB, we all deserve the odd indulgence surely....
regards......Al.