I love living with a "rentable" brain. Dan knows all the stuff I don't. He shares easily but not insistantly. I have to take notes on everything and ask him the stuff he knows around here. At 65, he's as old as I am at 80. Someday I might have to do his work as well as my own. I don't know the different jobs the different tractors do, couldn't even start one, what kind of maintenance they need, or how to reset the furnace for the seasons. I wouldn't know who to hire to replace a shingle that comes off in a storm, (he put them all up there) or change out an a/c, or man-splain to a man not to mess with the landlord, how to change one of those new-fangled fuses.... He knows every wire and screw and electron in the place. I don't know who to order the best hay from. He knows the horses like I know the cats. I value every moment. As much as I know of what I know, he knows the rest right down to atomic level. Never loved anybody like I love him. Its "moochul" ))) so life is VEry good.
My husband is like that. Only, not quite, ten years of marriage, but we complement one another continually. He's the practical one with the mind for detail and an engineering background. I love that he knows the stuff I don't.
Luckily, I know lots of stuff he doesn't-like languages, and writing and--what good is empathy? Oh yeah. THAT good!
You are not invisible to me… you are a source of inspiration and a wealth of knowledge with such an interesting history…. I love being able to be your friend.
The advice " stop using all paper products " caught my eye. One of those " I stopped using paper for 30 days " articles noted that paper towels were the hardest "nyet" for that author. I found that interesting.
I, myself, do without a whole lot of things other folks think are essential. But I still buy paper towels. I counteract the sin by reusing cereal box liners instead of buying plastic bags. ha ha ha
Great topic, Sharon. In my experience, the right answer can change over time for some things. There can also be more than one right answer depending on how an individual assesses risk/reward based on their particular situation. I'd prefer someone who is humble enough to look something up to confirm their advice. I am wary of overconfident aggressive advice givers.
Oh yeah. My hair dresser has been giving me medical advice for 17 years. Her education does not go beyond getting her GED.... But, I wouldn't ask my doctor for hair styling advice, either, would I? The ones I get a kick out of are the people who give me political advice because of something they heard on tok-tok. 😬
He means well, I know, and I appreciate learning new stuff. It is the arrogant attitude I can’t tolerate, the insulting of my intelligence. I am sure you have felt the same when dealing with certain people. Thanks for reading my little rants, Yael.
Hah! My work is very manic/depressive these days, running from ridiculous to philosophical to dark.. Just finished a very short ( dark ) piece for Saturday. I feel confident with it. Fourth of July: careful with that extreme barbecuing!
I enjoy being that woman who doesn't know where I am going, what I am doing. Life can be such a joy that way after years of thinking I had all the answers
I love living with a "rentable" brain. Dan knows all the stuff I don't. He shares easily but not insistantly. I have to take notes on everything and ask him the stuff he knows around here. At 65, he's as old as I am at 80. Someday I might have to do his work as well as my own. I don't know the different jobs the different tractors do, couldn't even start one, what kind of maintenance they need, or how to reset the furnace for the seasons. I wouldn't know who to hire to replace a shingle that comes off in a storm, (he put them all up there) or change out an a/c, or man-splain to a man not to mess with the landlord, how to change one of those new-fangled fuses.... He knows every wire and screw and electron in the place. I don't know who to order the best hay from. He knows the horses like I know the cats. I value every moment. As much as I know of what I know, he knows the rest right down to atomic level. Never loved anybody like I love him. Its "moochul" ))) so life is VEry good.
Thank you, Kate, for this inspiration. A perfect match, if you ask me. I'd love meeting the man, I have to say.
My husband is like that. Only, not quite, ten years of marriage, but we complement one another continually. He's the practical one with the mind for detail and an engineering background. I love that he knows the stuff I don't.
Luckily, I know lots of stuff he doesn't-like languages, and writing and--what good is empathy? Oh yeah. THAT good!
Another fine match. It does my heart good to hear of it.
Another woman blessed for choosing the right match. )))))
You are not invisible to me… you are a source of inspiration and a wealth of knowledge with such an interesting history…. I love being able to be your friend.
Awww. You are too sweet, neighbor.
Not all knowledge is about ‘stuff’.
Hey, that guy sounds eerily like me.🤔 Ha, just kidding. But I wish I knew all that stuff without needing that smack. Good one, Sharron.
It is the supercilious attitude that gets me, and how I can let it get under my skin. I think maybe we all have someone like this in our lives.
I have a lot of answers; not all of them correct. I wouldn’t mind being smacked with a trout, at least I’d know someone was listening!
Ha ha ha! Yes, I can see the attraction. You are too funny, Jack!
Great article. Thanks.
The advice " stop using all paper products " caught my eye. One of those " I stopped using paper for 30 days " articles noted that paper towels were the hardest "nyet" for that author. I found that interesting.
I, myself, do without a whole lot of things other folks think are essential. But I still buy paper towels. I counteract the sin by reusing cereal box liners instead of buying plastic bags. ha ha ha
Two minute story, but lifelong thoughts engendered!!
👍🏻😁
We all know someone like that. I married one, but I don't want to smack him in the head with the trout. He also makes me laugh, so that saves him.
There you go! Compromises. Essential to a marriage.
Forty-three years strong as of tomorrow.
Wow! Now that is tenacity!
Me too. 40 years for us.
Yeow! Congratulations
Great topic, Sharon. In my experience, the right answer can change over time for some things. There can also be more than one right answer depending on how an individual assesses risk/reward based on their particular situation. I'd prefer someone who is humble enough to look something up to confirm their advice. I am wary of overconfident aggressive advice givers.
Oh yeah. My hair dresser has been giving me medical advice for 17 years. Her education does not go beyond getting her GED.... But, I wouldn't ask my doctor for hair styling advice, either, would I? The ones I get a kick out of are the people who give me political advice because of something they heard on tok-tok. 😬
Well, that’s tough! Nobody likes à know-it-all! I can understand your frustration . You’re mad and envy him.!
He means well, I know, and I appreciate learning new stuff. It is the arrogant attitude I can’t tolerate, the insulting of my intelligence. I am sure you have felt the same when dealing with certain people. Thanks for reading my little rants, Yael.
That invisible woman in unit #10 sure writes a good story!
Hah! My work is very manic/depressive these days, running from ridiculous to philosophical to dark.. Just finished a very short ( dark ) piece for Saturday. I feel confident with it. Fourth of July: careful with that extreme barbecuing!
Ha! How did you know? We’re having the whole neighborhood over. Gotta check my fire extinguishers!
I enjoy being that woman who doesn't know where I am going, what I am doing. Life can be such a joy that way after years of thinking I had all the answers
It's a whole new way of looking at life!
Ha! I think we all need to be carrying that large trout around with us just in case, Sharron! A brilliant - and, as always, thought provoking - story!
Thank you, sweet girl.