Things are still Going to Hell in a Handbasket, but I only have control over so much and those things are going reasonably well. Here is a small celebration of some small good things.
Bonus Good Thing: Typing "Hell in a Handbasket" above prompted me to smile at a nice memory. I was driving one day and Ryan was in the backseat. I don't remember exactly how old he was, but it was whatever age kids learn state capitals, so he was probably around 10 and in fourth grade. I was quizzing him about state capitals while I drove, but our town has three traffic circles in a row and traffic gets crazy if you're not familiar with how to drive on them. Traffic was worse than usual and after narrowly avoiding rear-ending a car that had just stopped in the circle I said, "This town is going to Hell in a Handbasket!" Ryan was quiet for a little while, and finally he said," I think that Helena is the capital of Montana, not Nebraska." Now whenever I write that expression, I always think of Helena Nebraska. It's one of those gentle memories that always makes me smile.
I'd love to celebrate the small good things in your life, so please feel free to share them in the comments!
A happy belated birthday to Justin! I hope that one day I will visit my grown child and get treated to cake (it sure looks good, and I also approve of you getting your veggies at breakfast!). Thanks for starting off my day with a laugh!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at Helena Nebraska. Reminds me of Art Linkletter's Kids Say The Darnedest Things (dating myself). Happy birthday to Justin - that's a HUGE fish!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Justin! I, like Vera, laughed as well at Helena Nebraska! Bonus points to Ryan for so quickly coming back with such brilliance! (and life is short... cake for brekkie should be A Thing for everyone over 60!)
ReplyDeleteBonny, this made me smile so much. My mother said this at least once a week while I was growing up, and with what folks usually say these days, it seems a very gentle way to express dissatisfaction. I say it myself a lot. The origins of this phrase are fascinating, and I like the Dante's Inferno reference myself. Happy Birthday to Justin, and what a nice gesture from Ryan!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Justin!! Love that you'll have some Nugget time soon. Oooh, I love a good carrot cake, too, and how lovely that Ryan sent some home with you! Cake for breakfast is wonderful. I love that kind of "gentle memory." Have a wonderful weekend, Bonny.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine young man! I gulped a little at his age because all my kids are in their 40's now. Their 30's seemed so long ago. That's quite the catch he has. I bet it made someone a very good meal.
ReplyDeleteI had my kids later and was slightly insulted when my ob called me an elderly pregnancy on my chart! Justin was fishing in the Yukon and caught that fish; it's an inconnu (not something we have around here.
DeleteThat photo of Nugget is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I think that hand basket is picking up speed.
She was glad to pose to show her best side! (And I agree with you on the hand basket.)
DeleteThat is a very nice catch of a fish. Glad he had a great birthday and then you got carrot cake. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteThings are pretty good if I consider the small things at home that I have some control over (and carrot cake improves my outlook).
DeleteIt's pretty great when our kids grow up to be people we want to hang with! Love that story about Helena, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday - time is flying by!! Love the hand basket story, I love when kids say funny things. I hope good things happen this week for you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story, Bonny! Helena Nebraska . . . now something that will stick with me, too. Enjoy your time with Nugget, and (because I'm betting the carrot cake is long gone by now) maybe you should make a carrot cake to nibble on at home. Why not extend the joy by eating cake for breakfast every day? And I hope Justin enjoyed the happiest of birthdays!
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