I call these life-awakening events Duhs. As in, Duh, why didn’t I think of that before? I would have more Duhs to report except that when they occur, I am so blown away I forget to write them down.
Weights Above the Water
I have been moving hand weights below the water in my pool for over 20 years. Duh. I just realized I could have lifted them above the water and gained more strength.
Tuna Secret
My tuna was okay. But the tuna I got every Saturday at our luncheon place was fantastic! For years I wondered how in heaven’s name they could make tuna taste so good. Duh. On a whim, I recently pulsed tuna with mayo and a little dill in a food processor. Voila! Delicious.
Pockets Needed
For as long as I remember, I preferred to wear a short-sleeved sport shirt with my shorts because I “needed” a sturdy pocket in which to place my sunglasses. The tee-shirt pocket was too weak to hold the glasses. How nice it would have been to wear a tee-shirt on those hot days. Duh. I recently went outside with a tee-shirt and sunglasses in my hand. I decided to hang my sunglasses on the front of my tee-shirt. What an invention. No wonder I see people doing the same thing.
Pool Towel
For a year, I hung a bath towel on my pool ladder so that I could dry my hands to answer my iPhone. Duh. Recently, after I threw the towel in the wash, I grabbed a small hand towel from the bathroom and brought it to the pool. So much easier to use at poolside. And I can climb that ladder without tripping!
Exit, Please
I have been frustrated for years driving out of the Kaiser parking lot. The exit sign and arrow were big and clear. Every time I left, I inevitably turned into a lane that went uphill. Duh. I just figured it out: The exit sign arrow means pass the arrow, then turn.
Mr. Ebsen may be contacted at robertebsen@hotmail.com
