Tomorrow would have been my Granny’s birthday…she was born
in 1895…and married on her birthday in 1914…she died shortly after her birthday in 1992…
She was a wise woman…and often shared her wisdom with me…and…even though I generally rolled my eyes and tried not to giggle…I usually listened…
One of her best pieces of advice was…
If you can’t be the tablecloth…don’t be the dishrag…
At the time…she was referring to relationships…and…although she never explained further…I knew what she meant…
Today…Bertha…is expanding that advice…to far more than what not to do in the backseat of a parked car…rather…she is telling me…that…Granny…in her wisdom…was teaching me…to always…respect…myself…and…put forth my best effort…whether I am at work…or play…with another…or alone…
Then…she says…I will always be…a tablecloth…
Jane
PS…thank you Granny…not sure I’m a tablecloth…but…I’m a pretty good placemat…
Oh my lovely friend…be “sure” you are a fine woven linen tablecloth with silk threads running through the fabric for strength and durability.
Makes silver and crystal seem a bit “backseat.”
<3
Oh…Bea…you do say the sweetest things…and I so appreciate the love and support! You are quite a tablecloth, yourself!