Aunty Acid by Ged Backland for August 31, 2020

Isn’t she a bit old to be afraid of monsters?

Monsters do not lurk under the bed. Or the closet, ceder chest, or in a cupboard. They lurk in the mirror. They stare at you with your own image. So… for Aunty… the monster is between the sheets.

Mosquitoes perhaps, ?

No matter how hot it is at night, I have to have some sort of covering on me… I can’t explain why…

That’s not a nice name to call poor Walt, Aunty!

I live in Florida and sleep with an electric blanket. Air conditioning is too cold for me! (But at least the monsters stay away).

I can sleep on top of the sheets. But in the winter enjoy 40 lbs of blankets pushing me into the bed.

They were scared away long ago, Aunty.

Have you not heard of “professional courtesy”, you wretch?

Must be Christmas – "vulnerable” spelled with no L.#nobodyproofreads

Ain’t that the truth! :-)

Just wear a blindfold. They can’t see you if you can’t see them.

I have to have at least a sheet to cover myself. It gives a feeling of security.

I wear long cotton/polyester nightgowns in the summer with the bare minimum on my shoulders. If the night is warm I can cover up my legs without the weight of a sheet. Can’t sleep if the fan is blowing on my legs.

When I was in College, I dated a woman who always slept under a heavy Quilt.

Even when her AC was broken in 90 Degree weather.

She could not sleep without her Quilt.

VUNERABLE? Or vulnerable?

Sheets only? No sleepwear? Aren’t you a match for any monster foolish enough to come near you?

I was not aware that blankets were considered adequate protection against monsters. But then, there were never any under my bed or in the closet — they were all in my mind.