Originally published between 2011 and 2014, this post has been updated but preserves its original publish date as content is migrated from the archives of The Flavored Word.
I like being an American. Really, I do. I am a card-carrying member of the red, white and blue. But sometimes, I admit, I wouldn’t mind living off the grid for a while. Of course, I’d want the rest of the world to go on standby and wait until I got back before making any significant changes, or discoveries for that matter. I mean I wouldn’t have wanted to be away when Franklin flew his kite and “discovered” electricity, the Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk, Neil and Buzz flew to the moon. To clarify, I was not alive during any of those moments, I’m only saying that had I been, I wouldn’t have wanted to have been off gallivanting in some far-off land.
But, IF I could wave my magic wand, jump on my broom stick and fly away for a while, I would, but it wouldn’t be to anyplace anyone else has ever been, or even thought of. No, it would be my place. A place where there may or may not be too many other people (said maybe one or two whose names will go unmentioned). A place where there would be sun and heat and sand and water, coconuts and bourbon and music … and dental floss. Not just because I believe in good dental hygiene, but because I’ve watched reruns of MacGyver and I know that even in a far-off fantasy world, dental floss has the potential to save the day. Don’t believe me, find out for yourself and binge watch the entire collection!
Stay tuned … next week I’ll be taking applications to see who wants to join me : )
Cover image is a screenshot of the box cover for the DVD set.
DISCLAIMER: I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox
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