I always wished I could do things with my mom like shop in the mall, share makeup secrets or go to the movies and watch romantic comedies. My wish never materialized. My mama behaved like a tomboy. She loved baseball and pitched with a strong right arm. She could care less about the latest fashion or the latest movies featured on the big screen. She never polished her fingernails. One day after elementary school, I walked into the house to find my mom all dolled up in front of the bathroom mirror, foundation crème, powder, eyebrow pencil and rouge all over the counter sink. “Who are you?” I asked, thrilled to see my mama putting on the Ritz. Makeup in place and blotted, she immediately took it off. “I don’t like the way it feels,” she exclaimed. She retired in Arizona and protected her dry lips with a light rose lipstick, the color of natural lips, a step above ChapStick. She wore it a few tim...
funny, lol
ReplyDeleteWe could all use a good laugh. Thinking of you. Love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteOh I am laughing out loud my friend! That was too funny.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh and Happy Friday my sweet friend.
Kim
Thank you for making our Fridays a li'l on the lighter side...God bless sister Mary and have a great weekend. May the Lord's guidance, protection, grace, strength, comfort rain down on you and your family. Blessings and love to you.
ReplyDeleteGreat cartoon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit to Family Fountain and nice comment. I hope the portion you read to your daughter was encouraging to her. I'll lift her situation up in prayer. wb
Just dropping by for a quick "hello". I loved the pics of you, your daughter and granddaughter; and I'm delighted you're still finding much to laugh about ... Friday or no!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed, friend.
Kathleen
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThis was too cute! Was sitting here with my mom when your Friday Funny came up and we both just smiled at seeing your sweet face!! My mom isn't a blogger but she always looks forward to seeing your Friday Funnies! Bless you my sweet friend and I love you so!
That is funny! I think he should be hiding! haha
ReplyDeletethanks for making me smile today Mary!
Ha! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend sweet Mary!
Gee, this fella would have felt right at home over here! I'd better snap to it soon.
ReplyDeleteHope your Today is chock full of smiles, sweet Mary.
Love,
Myra