Nothin' You Can Say Can Take Me Away from Argyle . . .
Have you ever in your life said the following two sentences -- let alone on the same day?
"I love argyle."
"Incidentally, today in gym we tumbled."
I did on February 13, 1974.
Yes, I'm in an "on this date in history" mood again.
I kept a diary -- religiously, if not obsessive-compulsively, with a different-colored felt-tip pen for every day of the week (and I never missed a day) -- during half of sixth, all of seventh, and half of eighth grade.
I'm not going to quote a whole passage this time, just those two sentences, because they make me smile. And I like leaving you with the mystery of what came before, between, and after them.
"I love argyle."
"Incidentally, today in gym we tumbled."
I did on February 13, 1974.
Yes, I'm in an "on this date in history" mood again.
I kept a diary -- religiously, if not obsessive-compulsively, with a different-colored felt-tip pen for every day of the week (and I never missed a day) -- during half of sixth, all of seventh, and half of eighth grade.
I'm not going to quote a whole passage this time, just those two sentences, because they make me smile. And I like leaving you with the mystery of what came before, between, and after them.
posted by Billy at 11:56 PM
5 Comments:
That is the best post title I have seen in ages.
Speaking of outdated fashion trends--when was the last time you heard the phrase "Toughskins?"
OMG! I actually used both those sentences yesterday! Talk about freaky coincidences.
If I had had a diary back then, I would have written, "Please, God, don't make us tumble in gym today...."
Billy, I would've liked to have met you, when we were in 6th grade. You could've taught me a thing or two about argyle, no doubt.
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