“But why?” I asked my daughter as I dangled from the door frame.
“To build strength”.
“In my armpits? That’s where I feel a burning.”
“No, your upper body.”
“And who says to do this?”
“My strength trainer.”
“And when will I ever need to hang like this?
“Mom, just do it.”
Just then I remembered a recent news story–
Brazilian woman saved from ravaging mudslidesWhen neighbors throw her a lifeline.
Before her neighbors yanked her up on their roof to safety.
Well, I don’t live in or near Brazil
Or any mudslide area (unless we’re talking drinks)…
But then…
With all the crazy things happening in the world…
And if the apocalypse actually happens…
Could there…
Would there…
Ever be a reason…
Why I would need upper body strength?
To hang?
For a lifeline?
And aw…
If the apocalypse does happen…
I sure do hope I’m published by then, I mean–.
“Earth to mom, snap out of it.”
“Huh?”
“Your mind. It went wandering again.”
“Oh, ha…yeah, guess I was just, uh–
“Mom!”
“Yeah?”
“Just do it!”
“Just do it!”
And with that encouragement…
I’m just doing it today…
And sending off some queries.
Always, Em-Musing
