Know Thyself

Blanche (the artist formerly known as Dawnami) and I were talking about her possible blog.  She was taking the I-don't-have-anything-to-say argument.  I kept telling her this never stopped me (or anyone else).  A few minutes later we'd moved on to discussing how long we'd known each other.  She has no recollection of our first meeting.

Me:  You came over to my place.  You had short black hair and were wearing your Greek wrestling shoes.  And (in an ominous tone) you were with Mike G. 
Blanche:  Oh, gawd.  Although he had a great butt
Me:  Hey, at least your taste in men has improved in 20 years.
Blanche:  I dunno, Mr. Blanch has a really great butt, too.
Me:  Okay, although I think you fell for all the other improvements too.
Blanche: True. At this point it's just a gravy butt?
Me:  (pause) What the hell image were you going for?
Blanche:  I hadn't thought that one through.

And what have we learned from this?  One, simple amusing exchanges from everyday life can make up a good part of your blog fodder.  Two, editing is key.  If you'd been writing about this I'm sure "gravy butt" would not go on to become your new husband's nick name.  Hi, Blanche.  How's the kid?  And how's Gravy Butt doing?

Go in Peace

Comments

[Blanche]

Damn - it is too early in the day to have mascara running down my cheeks!

And just to set the record straight I do remember that first visit to your house. It is the month and year we disagree on. I also don't think I had darken my hair at that time but there may have been a perm involved.