Why My Father Doesn't say "Crap".

Welcome to Mondays with Max.

Some of you may recall that I like to use the word crap.

I like to use it a lot.

It's my second favorite word.

I'm not telling you my first favorite.

And no, it's not a dirty word.

Just not telling.

You may also recall that my father is not thrilled with my use of this "crap" word.

Let's find out why.

I received an email from him last week.

It goes like this:

Kid:

Years ago the mother of a friend always had a house full of boys. The lot next to their home was vacant and we played baseball there all summer long.

As you might imagine, boys being boys, a curse word would occasionally be heard including the "C" word and it's close cousin the "S" word.

I remember very clearly her look and her comment, "What you just had in your mouth, I would not have in my hand." It's the reason I don't use the words some 50+ years later.

Some things have a tendency to stick with you....Love you......dad

Are these words of wisdom worth writing down?

Will I ever use this if someone asks me,

"What's the most important lesson your father ever taught you?"

No, probably not.

 

Holly

xxx-ooo