Posted by coral on March 25, 2003, at 19:03:34
In reply to Migraines and word substitution, posted by Dinah on March 25, 2003, at 6:15:55
Dear Dinah,
Such a characteristic can also be considered a charming eccentricity. My mother routinely said and did things that completely baffled, confused and befuddled anyone in the immediate vicinity. She also held fast to the rule of "Don't explain" and would merrily go about her business, ignoring the quizzical looks.
I have inherited this trait and now understand the "Don't explain" belief because if I attempt to, I can't possibly get out a rational explanation without breaking into gales of laughter. A friend opened my refrigerator, only to find the iron in there. I can't begin to tell you why or when the iron wound up where the milk should be.
At one point, my mother was concerned so she went to a major medical center for a full neurological work-up. She passed with flying colors, scored in the stratosphere for IQ.
Professionally, I do a great deal of public speaking. During a Q and A session, I MEANT to ask one person if his parents were immigrants. Instead, I asked, "Do you have parents?"
Furthermore, just remember the wonderful comedien who made his career out of word substitions. Norm Crosby, maybe?
I have hundreds of stories that are all true.
For what it's worth...
Coral
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