“When a thing is funny, search it for a hidden truth.” –George Bernard Shaw

No. 1, Potpourri

Why DITSY DISCIPLE?  DISCIPLE–because I love Jesus and am a lifelong student of God’s Word. DITSY–because I’m also a flake, a bit klutzy, and legally blonde. Also, I delight in finding humor in the ordinary.

  • TECHNOLOGY: Once I tried to love a video clip posted by a Facebook friend. I got an error message that said, “unable to love.” And I’ve been in therapy ever since…
  • CALENDAR GIRL: An entry on my e-calendar for Thursday at 1 pm says this: ANNOY. What on earth? Because, seriously,  I can do this anytime…no appointment necessary.
  • LEGALLY BLONDE: When I attempted to pay for an antenna in the Electronics department at Walmart with my GAP card…oops! The look on the associate’s face was priceless.
  • WHAT IS FREE? An ad I saw on Facebook said this: FREE SHIPPING FOR ONLY $15.  Personally, I prefer my “free shipping” be a lot less than $15. #eye roll
  • ME: Hey, Siri, would you play “Dona Nobis Pacem”? SIRI: Sorry I couldn’t find “Donna Know Beast Pot Sham” in your music. #Brush up on your Latin, Siri!
  • THE DREADED WEIGH-IN–When I stepped on the scale at the doctor’s office, I felt compelled to take off my weightless flip-flops because…well…every little bit helps. Too bad I didn’t think to empty my pocket of the a huge set of metal keys. Do you know those heartless assistants wouldn’t even give me a deduction for the keys? #pout
  • BEST HAIR DAY OF YOUR LIFE—Here is the foolproof “recipe” for a great-hair day—wash and style when you have nowhere to go, preferably at night before you go to bed.  Works every time. You’re welcome.
  • MRS. TERRY’S BIRTHDAY—Why do I still remember my third-grade teacher’s birthday? Because when I asked her when it was, she said, “Why? You’ll never remember it.” Challenge accepted. I will ALWAYS remember that February 19 is Mrs. Terry’s birthday. It was a life lesson–never accept that you can’t or won’t accomplish something!
  • TO SWAT OR NOT TO SWAT. Or…to SWAT THE UNSWATTABLE FLY—Because the fly in question was not actually a fly but an eye floater that looked for all the world like a pesky insect. In essence, I was periodically swatting at nothing. Then I sort of trained myself not to swat. But once—not even kidding—it actually WAS a fly. A prank of nature?
  • Today I received an invitation from LinkedIn to connect with myself. Worst thing is…I had to think it over.

TO MY READERS: I’d appreciate your comments. Which one of these anecdotes was the most relatable? Why?

Stay tuned for coming editions of Ditsy Disciple, such as: Why I’m not a Criminal; Blonde Moments; If God is my Pilot, Why do I have Motion Sickness? and others…