A Thorn By Any Other Name Still Hurts!

If a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, does a thorn by any other name hurt as much when you prick yourself? No, this is not to be a dissertation on pricks. I’m not that kind of girl; but I could be with very little effort. That brings to mind that old expression, if a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear it, did it really happen? There are so many versions of that one; one in particular has something to do with bears and their bodily functions. Poor bears, guess we’ll leave them alone. My favorite one is on a plaque I gave Jim a couple of years ago. It boldly states, “IF A MAN IS ALONE IN THE WOODS, AND SPEAKS, AND THERE IS NO WIFE TO HEAR HIM, IS HE STILL WRONG?” Another one of my favorite expressions is on a tiny magnet on my refrigerator and is attributed to Dolly Parton as she says, “It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.” I love her humor and her self-deprecating way. I’m always amazed that very talented and well-endowed woman doesn’t constantly fall on her face. Gravity is a witch at times. On the wall next to my bed is another tiny wood sign, “If the broom fits, ride it.” In the hallway coming up our old stairs which are strewn with family photos in an assortment of interesting frames, I am greeted by a small sign which is just for laughs, “Trust in God. SHE will provide.” I don’t believe there is anything quite as personal as what goes on between our ears and that includes our sense of humor. When a perso...
Source: Life with Chronic Pain - Category: Other Conditions Authors: Tags: Pain Management humor and pain humor therapy Source Type: blogs