IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE

May 15, 2016

There was a time when I thought you couldn't pay me enough to work on website urls, domains and nameservers. If at all possible, I defer those tasks to the more technically savy, but recently I had no choice.
In the midst of redirecting our website from an overseas server, I noticed login information that reflected a future date and time. It felt like being in a time warp, like 'Back to the Future.'
Was this true? Had I logged in on Saturday at 1:24pm? Not from where I was sitting on Friday night.
Politicians (and those who like to drink all hours of the day) are known for spinning the truth. Yes, it is 5 o'clock somewhere. They are not the only ones who stretch the truth.
I'm reminded of babysitting years ago. The mom left instructions to be sure and have 'Little Man' brush his teeth before going to school. "He never brushes his teeth on his own--you'll realize this if you get anywhere near him first thing in the morning." Okay--noted.
First day on the job:
Noticing what mom meant about morning-breath, when 'Little Man' was about 5 feet away I ventured, "Have you brushed your teeth?"
Smiling he exclaimed, "Yes! I brushed my teeth."
Seriously doubting this I responded, "Today?"
Chuckling, 'Little Man' said, "Ohhhh, todaaay."
'Little Man' could have grown up to be a dynamic politician.
So, what is true?
Did I log in on Friday or Saturday? Does it matter?
It's 5 o'clock somewhere!
[Carolyn Fjeran, LowTide explorer/reflective writer; horticulturist & gardener; former writer for Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners and The Newnan Times Herald.]

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