What’s in a Name
I like being Grannymar. I was given this name in 1973. I have taken to it like a well worn glove. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I don’t question myself anymore. I’ve even earned the right to be wrong.
I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
And I shall eat dessert for breakfast if I feel like it …!
Grandad said,
October 12, 2007 at 1:18 pm
And Grannymar you shall always be. Even if people do sometimes confuse you with Granny.
Never regret the past. What’s done is done.
I’m off now to pour a bottle of Guinness over my corn flakes…..
Grannymar said,
October 12, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Grandad,
Cornflakes & Guinness…… they say a little of what you fancy does you good!
As for the past, it has gone and nobody can change it, not even God!
Nancy said,
October 12, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Grannymar,
You are so very clever! You’ve said in a few words what this great work also explains.
Omar Khayyam:
” The moving finger writes and having writ,
Moves on: Nor all your piety nor wit,
Shall lure it back to cancel half a line,
Nor all your tears wash out a word of it.”
Dco said,
October 12, 2007 at 7:45 pm
You know, cold pizza for breakfast isn’t half bad either.
Grannymar said,
October 12, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Doc, You have the pizza, I’ll have dessert!
Baino said,
October 12, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Grannymar . . you always say something calming and prophetic when I’m feeling anxious and remorseful. In fact, you’re my pre-breakfast pick-me-up every morning. I hope I get to feel that comfort with myself before too long
Betty said,
October 12, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Well said. Regrets are a waste of time.
Joy said,
October 12, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Your name is perfect Grannymar….and your attitude. Have a ‘piece of pie’ breakfast on me….with ice cream. Hugs….
Grannymar said,
October 12, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Baino - and there was I nattering away to myself! Hope it helped.
Betty - I always taught Elly that in life when you make a decision, you have to be prepared to live with the consequences.
Joy - Sweet Mince Pies are my downfall with a little Pooh Bear Ice Cream on the side!
(Not really at breakfast time though).
chrisb said,
October 12, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Well said I might join you for breakfast!
Doc said,
October 13, 2007 at 3:27 am
Aaaaaaaagh!
You said ” Pooh Bear Ice Cream” again!
And it’s STILL not available in the U.S.
MUST you torture me so?
Grannymar said,
October 13, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Chrisb - you are welcome to share breakfast any time.
Doc - Yes I did mention Pooh Bear Ice Cream and it is yummy, scrummy!
Will I say it again?
Pooh Bear Ice Cream!