New Perspective

(From Feb 26th)

It is difficult to witness my Mother with her genius IQ and incredible grasp of the English language now struggle with simple reading. However sometimes the universe gives us giggle.
She reads the paper every day and just now we were looking at the local paper together. She pointed to an article and said “Oh look, we are getting a new store in town!” I looked over and saw the article titled “Medical Pot Shop Clears Planning Panel”. I diplomatically decided to refrain from comment. Then she points to a word in the article and asked “What is MARGEEWONA?”. I replied “That word is MARIJUANA.” She looked at me and said ” I think I will have to pass on that one.” I laughed and said “Yes unfortunately I will too!

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