Things You May Come to Regret Knowing About Me
The other day I got whacked on the back of the ol’ hatrack by none other than the Queen of Blogging herself, my buddy (and hopefully yours) Liz Strauss.
Now, ordinarily I don’t participate in memes. Oh, I used to – but to be honest, they really don’t fit too well with the story-telling theme here at the Middle Zone.
Hey, it’s not that I mind sharing personal information. I mean after all, that pretty much describes every story I tell here at the Zone. But still, I gotta be careful what sordid secrets get revealed. I’d hate to be responsible for causin’, y’know, nightmares or anything in the general population of Upper Sandusky. Or of Lower Slobovia, for that matter.
But hey, what with the festive season now upon us – and because of who’s askin’ this time – I figured, what the heck!
Howsomever, bein’ the proudly nonconformist Bubba that I am, I decided to only list five things instead of seven. Hey, it’s my blog and I can do what I want, right? So here goes…
Five Things You May Come to Regret Knowing About Me
While a student at Texas A&M back in the ’70s, for a short time I wore my hair in an afro bigger than a basketball! It was quite a sight, I’ll tell ya! I remember sitting in my Sunday School class one day when the teacher stopped right in the middle of the lesson, pointed his finger at me, and in exasperation proclaimed, “There ought to be a law against having that much hair!” It was the highlight of my week. (He was, needless to say, somewhat follically challenged.)I am a major procrastinator. But more about that, um… maybe later.
Although it may jeopardize my membership to the Manly Men’s Association, I freely admit I enjoy shopping with Mrs. MZM (sound of millions of men out there goin’ “Holy Moley, Bubba!”) Yep, it’s true. The fact is, we’ve always enjoyed it, especially at malls. Besides, it’s mostly, y’know, window-shopping anyway. But the best thing is it gives us a chance to engage in one of our favorite spectator sports – people watching. Take it from me, there’s plenty of folks out there who are downright hilarious. Next time you’re in a local mall, I’d advise you to be, as that great American philosopher, Elmer Fudd, used to say, “vewy vewy careful”. Otherwise, you may find yourself the subject a future post! Hey, I’m just sayin’.
It’s kinda hard to narrow it down to just one, but probably me an’ the missus’ favorite comedy movie ever is The Emperor’s New Groove. To this day, it can still lift our spirits – even if we don’t happen to be watching the movie at the time. Sometimes, if we’re feelin’ a mite down, one or the other can simply say the word, “llama” – and we’ll both inevitably burst into hysterical laughter. Hey, I’m tellin’ ya; if you enjoy laughing out loud, you owe it to yourself. Really.
In spite of everything – knowledge, education, er, prayer – well, I still have a thing about ants. I’ve been that way ever since I watched that classic sci-fi/horror show, Them! back when I was a kid (that’s human, not goat). To this day, I get the creepy-crawlies anytime I run across a trail of the evil little critters. Individual ants aren’t a problem, mind you; but when I see ‘em gathering in herds, well, I always gotta wonder if they’re just scoutin’ around for, y’know, the big boys back in the hive. I mean, you never know…
All right; I’m stoppin’ here before somebody calls those guys in the, er, white coats.
(Now, ordinarily I wouldn’t do this next part. But then again, ordinarily I don’t do memes either! But for strange some reason I’m feelin’ a wild hair comin’ on. Must be the weather, or somethin’. So what the hey, right?)
Now to tag a few unsuspecting victims ex-friends nice folks. Let’s see… OK; there’s a few folks I’d like to know a bit more about, such as:
And no worries, y’all – you’re free to carry this meme on or not, and on your own schedule as well – hey, it’s entirely up to you!
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Robert, Thanks for bringing an early morning smile to my day! You can’t go wrong following the advice of Elmer Fudd and any other Looney Tunes character for that matter, especially Foghorn Leghorn.
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Robert,
that dog with the afro is really nice but I’d love to have a picture of you with an afro and on top of that, your stetson / big hat (it is called a stetson, isn’t it?)
Regarding the ants I have the same feeling (watched that film. too). Watched that other sci/fi film about spiders as well – since that time I have difficulties with insects crawling around me in general (don’t mind them as long as they are in the air).
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The Afro bigger than a basketball …totally classic Robert. I so can’t even imagine it. And yet???
I’m with Ulla– I want to see that Afro of yours! I. Cannot. Imagine. It.
3rd time lucky… are you screening these comments??? I think we need to see a photo of the afro!!!
Robert:
Only 5? Heck I’ve only known ya about a month and I’ve got about a dozen I’m regrettin’.
1. I’m a morning person. Doesn’t bug me at all to get up at 4 or 5 am. It’s quiet and peaceful, and I get lots of things done. Trust me, with a teenage step-daughter, a 5 year old girl, two dogs, three cats and a goldfish on steroids, peace and quiet are a top priority.
2. When Dad passed away, I inherited his bagpipes. He was from Scotland and the pipes are Henderson brand from the early 1900′s. I keep going in cycles of learning to play them and then dropping off. I wish I would just settle down and do it. For him and me.
3. In my former life I was a paramedic for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Saw lots of things people shouldn’t oughta see and in reality I actually did save a life or two.
4. I was the stage manager for a “Big Hair” glam band in LA during the 80′s
5. My daughter Maddy is the most important person in my life. She’s 5. My only regret about my divorce is the impact it’s had on her.
I’m sure that’s probably more than you folks ever wanted to know, but hey – there it is.
George
@Brad – Why yes, Foghorn Leghorn was my diction coach. Why do you ask?
@Ulla – Actually, I don’t particularly care for anything that creeps or crawls. Yuk. Truthfully, wild horses couldn’t drag me to a movie about spiders! Unless it’s, y’know, Spiderman; he’s cool.
@Karen & Karen & Joanna – Hard to believe, but there it is. I wish I could find the photo I used to have…
@George – Hey, sometime ya gotta put a video on UTube of you playin’ the pipes on your site for us, Bubba! And don’t forget to wear the kilt!
Robert, this is hysterical! May I add my voice to the chorus of requests for pictures of you in an afro?
Just the thought of it sends me into hysterics. I remember “Them!” Oh man that is um sorry not funny, bwahhahah, sorry not laughing at you but, oh man it’s funny. Robert in an afro running from ants…the visual….I am not doubled over in laughter..hehehehe 
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Hey–Going to take you up on this one. Exams are over on Friday…I was over three days ago. Drop by next week for the regrets!
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Hehe, after reading this article, I’ve already knew more about you here, Robert. And I’m glad that I did it
@Karen – I’ve tossed the house upside down looking for that photo, Karen. Alas, it appears to have dissolved in shame. Ah well; I’ll let your imagination to the work for me!
Hey! Is that an ant?! (runs screaming from the room)
@Christa – I’m lookin’ forward to seein’ yours, Christa!
@Wilson – Hey, if you start having nightmares, it’s not my fault!
I can agree with #2! I always find myself reading blogs (like right now) instead of doing more productive work…but I seem to manage.
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Howdy Mark! Wait, didn’t you know? Reading blogs isn’t procrastination; it’s… research! Hey, thanks for dropping by!
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