I Brought a Banana to a Knife Fight
Occasionally I get the crazy idea that most people have good intentions, or that they have my best at heart, or that next time they will let me have the last piece of pizza.
But from time to time I have to quietly remind myself that it was actually a completely insane idea to even think such lunacy as I howl at the moon of passionate emotional desires.
Much like the current tensions in Ukraine, I forget sometimes that being surrounded on all sides could actually mean something hostile, not just a possibility for a very forceful group hug.
It’s only when I manage to pull myself up and out of my own Denial Infused Imagination Carpet Ride of Reality that I realize I’d actually armed myself with a banana in this knife fight called Love in 2022.
Who knew that love could cut like a dagger at times and pierce our little hearts, burn them up, and squeeze a little extra lemon juice on for good measure. But such is this crazy ride called shacking up until both of you have driven the other one nuts and passion is the only cure for the tension or drama.
But you know what I am learning — love is somewhat like bringing a banana to a knife fight. Sometimes it’s all you’ve got left and when the will to fight is over, you realize it’s time for a banana smoothie.
It’s incredibly nutritious. Heck, you might even lose some weight too.
You feel me? No? Okay. (It sounded good at the time.)
