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He makes me smile

28th May
2009
written by JeanMac

He looked for a place to set his tea – “This table is so full of books, stuff all over.” He grumbled for a bit til he moved books and found  a wee spot.

(He was referring to the cocktail table which holds maybe 40 books – all his:) I didn’t comment that they were all his. Mom always said if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything. I have to remember that 100 times a day.

For Christmas, I tried to explain we should move them to another corner “just for Christmas”. He agreed and then was confused and upset. So no Christmas arrangement last year – unless you count Mary Higgins Clarke’s Christmas book.

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8 Comments

  1. Scarlet
    28/05/2009

    I’m glad he only grumbled for a bit and found a wee spot. :)

    I, too, love books and have them scattered, not only on the coffee table, but everywhere!

    Missed you, Jean!

    PS – How is Mary Higgins Clarke’s Christmas book anyway? I need a good mystery after my Spanish book!

  2. kenju
    28/05/2009

    If he doesn’t remember they they are his books, why not move at least half of them?

  3. Chatty Crone
    29/05/2009

    You have the patience of a St. ‘St. Jean’ some day girl.

  4. wendy
    29/05/2009

    My mother used to say that too. And we do still hear our mother’s voices in our head, don’t we?

  5. Angbaylis
    29/05/2009

    You just reminded me of what my dad used to say… If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all! I can just hear him saying it now! :)
    Have a good weekend!
    Love,
    Angie xoxo

  6. corgidogmama
    29/05/2009

    Changes are coming to your household. I haven’t checked in for 4-5 days, and find that you’re packing and readying for a move. Oh my! Good luck, and blessings in the days and weeks to come.

  7. Mary
    30/05/2009

    Jean,

    I heard over 1,000 times from my Mother: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Or, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto to you.”

    I still repeat those words, almost every day.

    Hang in there. I think of you often.

    Hugs,
    Mary

  8. annie's eyes
    31/05/2009

    There is something comforting about books being around–a cozy feeling to me. Yet, a place to set his tea might be nice. You’re both so kind to each other.

    I have you on my heart daily. I don’t comment every time because I just seem to say the same thing, but you are always near in spirit. Love, Annette