overheard in wenatchee:
i can’t lift a table by myself.
unless no one is around, and i just
masterminded a new furniture lay-out.
then i can lift a table, shove a couch down the hall, move a TV, and carry a bed up stairs all by myself.
overheard in enumclaw:
me:
“the dog snuggles up as close as she can to me, not you, when she sleeps with us.”
my husband:
“i think she’s trying to push you off.”
overheard in wenatchee at Christmas:
“my precious new 9 month old grandbaby is just like me… more excited about the paper than the gift”
the wrapping paper?
“no, the paper receipts. we like to make returns”
overheard in Leavenworth before Christmas:
“every year we get droves of tourists in our charming, snowy, village of lights during Christmas”
so should we have ice skating or carolers and keep the stores and restaurants open for everyone?
“no”
overheard on Christmas:
“Wicked is a wonderful holiday movie for your family”
because of the message of love and kindness?
“no. because it’s long. just dropped them off and now I have 3 hours to myself.”
overheard in wenatchee during the holidays:
“re-gifting in a small town is an extreme sport.
if you don’t have wrapping and acting skills, it’s too risky.”
overheard in enumclaw during a windstorm:
“if a tree falls in the road and no one is around to hear my chainsaw, can i load it in my F-150 and use it for firewood?”