The real reason is because someone might *see* them and *think* that they were dancing. Believe me, MP, I know this, because every living member of my family except me is a Southern Baptist .
I said that every *living* member of my family, MP. My father died when I was 5 years old, my mother died 4 years ago. They were both Methodists. All my younger brothers and sisters were also raised Methodist, but they have all "fallen away" from that church and become Baptists of some of the conservative varieties available in the South.
Well, Jonathan, it's almost time for you to get up, if you had been sleeping, so I'm going to bed. Prayers for the rest of your day, luv. I know it won't be easy.
well, but it does lead to dancing, everyone knows this.
ReplyDeleteThe real reason is because someone might *see* them and *think* that they were dancing. Believe me, MP, I know this, because every living member of my family except me is a Southern Baptist .
ReplyDeleteErm. But how are you possible, Susie Sue, if your parents never danced together?
ReplyDeleteI said that every *living* member of my family, MP. My father died when I was 5 years old, my mother died 4 years ago. They were both Methodists. All my younger brothers and sisters were also raised Methodist, but they have all "fallen away" from that church and become Baptists of some of the conservative varieties available in the South.
ReplyDeleteMy mother and daddy did dance before I was born!
Oh, thank goodness for that. I'd hate it if you were just a figment of my imagination like Grandmere Mimi.
ReplyDeleteJonathan, if you wish hard enough, you should be able to make me disappear from your imagination. I hear that wishes are more powerful than figments.
ReplyDeleteI doubt it. The medication didn't work.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the figment keeps watch with you.
ReplyDeleteAn oldie, but a goodie.
ReplyDeleteI have cheese and wine. Tame stuff compared to an Irish wake, but it's something. I'd offer to share, but....
ReplyDeleteWell, Jonathan, it's almost time for you to get up, if you had been sleeping, so I'm going to bed. Prayers for the rest of your day, luv. I know it won't be easy.
ReplyDeleteGood night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite.
ReplyDeleteA very old joke among Baptists themselves (I was raised as one).
ReplyDeleteAnd, with Mimi, I offer prayers for you this day.
And, with Mimi, I offer prayers for you this day.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
My father's favorite was:
ReplyDelete"Baptists have, indeed, been clothed by God in a new and radiant form . . . that's why they never recognize each other at the liquor store."