Something wicked this way comes.
Jul 18th, 2007 by B.
This friday the cousins arrive, so today will be spent cleaning and mentally preparing. I really don’t know these people… other than the fact that they’re both in college, married, still living at home with the wife’s family, deeply catholic, and devoutly republican. Hmmm, could be a long 3+ weeks. But hey, it takes all kinds, right?? I’ll view it as a learning experience and do my best to keep my mouth shut and my opinions to myself. Heh, and if you believe that…
In the end maybe this visit can be viewed as some sort of allegory- you know, the whole struggle between good and evil, sin and virtue. Question is, which am I… good? evil? sin? virtue? none of the above? all the above?
Ugh, clearly I’m thinking too much for a wednesday morning… back to dusting.
On this day..
- Munich. - 2006
B. — my best wishes for a painless visit, although i can already imagine how stressful it will be–”devoutly Republican” is not a phrase that I easily understand or accept!
We should try to meet up in Dresden or someplace once my life calms down and yours is less… Republican.
Look at it as an opportunity to corrupt them.
Just doing your part to save the world.
“Devoutly Republican”?! OMG — I was hoping there was no longer such an animal… Please tell me they’re not among the 22% (I know — it’s higher… wishful thinking) who still think Bush is a “good guy”!
I feel for ya. I could keep my mouth shut for MAYBE three days, but three weeks — I admire your restraint in advance!
Carol
May the Force be with you. And some Apfelkorn. Better yet, Jäger.
That would be rough. I mean, it’s rough enough with a visit to my parents, but they’re my folks, and I can at least say what I think. In fact, my dad loves nothing more than a good Liberal-bashing debate, so it’s all entertainment for him. Mom gets worked up, but hey, what’s she gonna do, she’s stuck with me. I can’t imagine going through 3 weeks with very conservative family members whom I barely know.
As my dear old dad would say, “better you than me!”
.
At least you get rid of them in the middle of their stay and head off to Spain.
Well i’m about to head to Berlin to pick them up. Maybe it won’t be as bad as I’m thinking?? And J, you’re absolutely right… Spain will be my oasis!