Day 191 CJSM

Day 191

 

 

Dad/Bapa peels an orange and keeps

the peeling in one long piece

 

 

 Seems my little “darlings” too quickly grew up and I never did; Life is still a fun-game.

 Then, left alone to my own devices, a very dangerous turn of events, the girls blessed us with that great treasure of family---Grandkids! Oh! Yeah! Celebrate! And, the very good news---by then I had evolved into a totally “uninhibited” middle-aged kid! Yippee!

And, now, pernicious-history repeats itself---the grandkids grew up…and, I didn’t. Again!

 I just can never accept the status quo; who said such dribble is “right” or the only way? Not me! I make a game of everything. For example, and this is a secret only Lady Candice knows until now, when I walk on paved concrete which is scored with seams like sidewalk and parking lots, in each little segment bordered by the design, I take one (1) step in one block advancing to the next where I take two (2) steps and then three and four and to my goal of five (5); then, I start over with one (1). Just a silly entertainment to occupy my time so as not to waste any second.

 Try it! Not so simple as you might think as the configurations of design are random and this makes keeping the counting-rhythm most difficult. Don’t cheat! (Yeah! Reckon I am a Loon!)

 And, so it came to pass that I evolved another inane (or, is that insane?) pastime while peeling an orange in effort to eat it. If one is careful and diligent, the peeling can be kept in one long, unbroken piece. With a round to and smaller round bottom, the remnant can be laid out vertically and it looks just like a flower. Tangerines work well, too. Lady Candice has received many such bouquets over the years. (oft, I wonder: How does she tolerate my immaturity?)

 

Think it is---easy? Give it a try…I “double-dog” dare you!

 

Ah! Cookie Jar Sweet “orange-peel-flower” Memories!