when hanging outside with a couple of my grandies,
we talked as they worked on creating pictures
taken from online designs
very, very carefully selecting each tiny bead to put into place
i thought it would be a good time to tell them about my cat, olive
who loves to pounce on the jigsaw puzzles on my table
when she finds me in the midst of them
i also thought i would do a mini dramatic recreation of how it all happens
as i pretended to be olive, bouncing my hand on the table
i apparently was a little too into my role
when i hit the table
we all froze for a few seconds
after noticing that all of their hard work
had just been destroyed in the course of my acting.
great recovery though
as i apologized
we all laughed and laughed and laughed at what happened
knowing
that while it would take a long time to rebuild their designs
we also also knew
that life can be so instantly funny sometimes.
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“the more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it.”
– bill nye
I always suspected you were a method actor. And it would appear your portrayal of Olive is Oscar worthy!
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I’m not sure what category I would fall into, but it is my style for sure
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😀
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Poor little Olive the cat, I think you’ve tarnish her fun loving michievous paws, with your over enthusiastic big human paws, crashing down on the grandies table….
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it definitely wasn’t the same, though the little lion can cause quite a stir upon landing )
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“Roar” !!
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This must have created a wonderful memory.
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yes, a very. happy one, and learning that not all bad things that happen are really bad
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Absolutely!!
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Fun times and magical memories ❤
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Right –
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Oh, gosh, that could have been me. Instead of keeping from the disaster, I only create it… lol
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Exactly!!
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😄😄
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Olive has sunk into your behavior more than you realize, Beth. Good for you and the grandies to bring and bear it!
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Good for them, indeed!
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I’m so glad they took it in the best way. They sound lovely 🙂
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Me too, believe me! And they are )
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Terrific story, thanks for sharing!
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I’m not sure everyone felt that way but luckily they did )
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I can’t believe you did that. Hahahaha they must have been horrified. I mean we know women are truly feline, but what a surprise when you actually turned into one in front of them. 🙂
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I might have more like a panda bear with giant paws 🐾
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I wouldn’t have been as generous as your grandies!
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I was immediately horrified and so relieved when reacted with laughter
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Love does soften irony and creates humor from it.
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It sure does
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Happy ever laughter! Love happy endings….LOL! ◟( ˊ̱˂˃ˋ̱ )◞♡⃛◟( ˊ̱˂˃ˋ̱ )◞
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I so do too!
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( ᐛ )و
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Great story. Having a sense of humor has pulled me out of some very dark moments.
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Ys. At those moments, we have two choices- be upset or embrace it
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That frozen micro-moment before reactions set in! 🙂
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Yes. Did what I think just happened, just happen?!
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This made me think of those videos where people are making pictures out of colored rice or skittles. They do it on a flat board. Then toss it in the air while slo-mo video taping it. The picture they had flat on the board becomes airborne. I don’t know why I thought of it. But I did. 🙂 All that time making the image and then give it a toss. (the outcomes are incredible!)
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Ooh, that’s cool
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Good they all laughed about it.
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So 🍀 lucky
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laughter always seems to make things right…
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Almost always)
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You’re unbeadable, Beth:)
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Hahahahaha
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You’re lucky they love you so much, Gramma!❤️
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I am lucky !
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I can hardly wait for the Academy Award Speech. It all started long ago with my grandkids…
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i’ll be sure to mention you
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What an art to teach! What a great way to learn through a child’s way! Opportunities don’t even knock our doors these days, we become their creators (I even address ourselves as masters!). When beautifully created and well knitted, even an adverse one turns out to be the best teacher. To collaborate with an opportunity (not an opponent’s mind!) takes guts when it’s passion-oriented. And I see you for one is all embodied with passion! Thanks Beth for your greatness share. Truly inspiring, and a brave act to “laugh” out especially when it involves “learning with kids”! Happy to connect!
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isn’t it interesting how the real lessons come from real life, unplanned and imperfect? thank you -)
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Absolutely!!! Well defined and thought of! 😃
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it’s a lovely story, Beth, and like they say ‘laughter is the best medicine’ 🙂
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There’s always that moment when things could go either way
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that is the best moment 🙂
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That could have been me! I would have laughed my head off.
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That makes me feel better)
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😍
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