Ginger Unplugged

I am trying desperately to get someone to attend the Dave Matthews Band concert with me. Husband said, "You know, I like to be with you and all, but I've got to draw the line somewhere." However he doesn't want me going alone since "hot guys will pick me up." Yeah. Right. My kids said, "Who? Elvis ? We would go if it were Elvis." Husband interjected, "Heck, I'D go if it were Elvis." "My gosh," I said, "It's DAVE MATTHEWS . He's full of heart, talent, passion." Blank stares. "You know?" I added, " Otis on that Winn-Dixie movie ?" But that was still apparently unconvincing. Butterfly, who's 5, finally said she'd come with me out of pity if I brought coloring books or the Nintendo DS for her to have something to do. My gosh. Does any adult I enjoy being with actually know who Dave Matthews is and like his music!? I think I'll sneak to it myself if not. I've had plenty of ex...

Questions I was asked today: Is Hawaii more than one state? How are crystals made? Why are there blank pages at the end of books? Since the president doesn't really own the White House, can we go live there? What do we have that's stretchy, doesn't break easily and won't melt? And those are just the ones I made note of. After satisfactorily answering all these questions and more, you really would think I could successfully manage to look at the toilet seat before I sat on it.

Why can't I learn this one simple thing? WHY? I am a mother of FOUR, this should be obvious. Note to self: Look at the toilet seat before you sit down--every time, no matter what. LOOK!!!