I get offended when someone tells me something I've known since I was eight or I've heard a hundred times. Wait, that was a lie. I get offended when MY HUSBAND tells me something I've known since I was eight and I've heard a hundred times. Especially when 99 of those times, I've heard it from him.
- Kangaroos are a type of marsupial--they have pouches to carry their babies in.
- Black is not a color but a combination of all the colors in the spectrum mixed together.
- Only domesticated cats meow--large cats like tigers and leopards don't.
At my best, I sigh and roll my eyes. At my worst, I say something snarky like, "If you think I'm that stupid, why did you marry me?" (Sorry, God. I know that's disrespectful. But even Jesus got miffed at his disciples!)
Kevin and those in your life who have a teaching, explaining, or communication gift can't help themselves. They HAVE to tell someone what they know or they'll burst. It's in their DNA.
I only wish the Lord would provide someone besides me as the listener. Some little seven-year-old who hasn't heard that there is more water on the globe than land...
I have a great idea! Tell me something I don't know! About yourself, an interesting place you've lived or visited, a Bible verse or book you recently read, anything. I'm craving new knowledge...
I'm guilty of doing this, as is my husband. Sometimes we tease each other about being "Captain Obvious". :) Sometimes I do it without thinking, other times I catch myself. To paraphrase Anne in Anne of Green Gables, "If you knew what I didn't say..."
ReplyDeleteSomething you didn't know about me, well, I was the female lead in an 8th grade play. As you can see, I didn't pursue an acting career. It was a wise decision. LOL Have a lovely week!
I shook hands with President Lyndon Johnson ... did you know that?
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Glenda
I often wonder why people repeat themselves. They will tell me something they have already shared with me. Why waste my I time telling me again? And how could they have forgotten they told me already?! lol! I decided I needed something light to read so recently downloaded from my library a contemporary romance by Christian author Rachel Hauck. It's got me hooked and is sweet!
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