When I was still a youngling I was moved around a lot by the US government, because my Dad was involved with a secret project to decrypt the Viet Cong’s radio traffic back in the days before satellite communications was portable, so we had to move to places where he could get VC radio chatter by bouncing off the ionosphere. Places like Nebraska, Morocco, Washington state… Anywho, we developed a motto, “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.”
Ticks & tests is not the worst-case scenario. That would be summer weather and sadistic male teachers with wooden paddles (Yeah, I really hope I’m showing my age with the latter…..).
Concretionist 8 days ago
See the happy pessimist: Their worst expectations almost NEVER come true.
Bilan 7 days ago
She definitely will not take up entomology – taking quizzes about mosquitos?
Doug K 7 days ago
Then there’s also … homework and home work.
The Wolf In Your Midst 7 days ago
The great thing about pessimism is that you’re either proven right or pleasantly surprised.
Opus the Poet 7 days ago
When I was still a youngling I was moved around a lot by the US government, because my Dad was involved with a secret project to decrypt the Viet Cong’s radio traffic back in the days before satellite communications was portable, so we had to move to places where he could get VC radio chatter by bouncing off the ionosphere. Places like Nebraska, Morocco, Washington state… Anywho, we developed a motto, “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.”
rshive 7 days ago
At least the mosquitos don’t give quizzes.
Banjo Gordy Premium Member 7 days ago
Summer Chiggers in KS
Cozmik Cowboy 7 days ago
Ticks & tests is not the worst-case scenario. That would be summer weather and sadistic male teachers with wooden paddles (Yeah, I really hope I’m showing my age with the latter…..).
T Smith 7 days ago
Cliques and sunburn?
mfrasca 7 days ago
And West Nile virus…and malaria…and dengue…and Eastern equine encephalitis…and…
tvstevie 7 days ago
Silver linings don’t justify clouds.