Interesting family quirks and idiosyncrasies

Every family has its quirks, eccentricities and down-right bat shit craziness. Ours is no different except that, possibly, we’re gifted. We have our lingo, our unspoken rules and some topics have been unequivocally been deemed: whisper-worthy.

Whisper-what? Whisper-worthy, you read that right. In our family there are certain topics, situations, people or illnesses that fall into this category. They are so taboo, unfortunate or offensive that they need not be spoken at an audible level for fear that random stray dogs might hear.

There really aren’t parameters on what is whisper-worthy per sé. It’s just that one or more family members needs to whisper about this topic in conversation and word, or whisper, spreads pretty quickly.

An example of the randomness of said worthiness is when I adopted a vegan diet a few years ago. I was often asked if I was still eating “vegetables” (with a disapproving hush). Ironic as my grandparents lived on a farm and grew masses of vegetable gardens over the years. I hope you’re laughing cause it’s funny.

As you can imagine, if vegetables in your diet are being whispered about, the really serious things in life totally get the near-silent treatment. In fact, those things we may not speak of at all; at least not directly.Those are the topics that we talk around and pretend nobody knows about but we’re all talking about in code.

We are a real covert bunch, especially since none of us apparently can really keep a secret. And then there are the “why-are-we-whispering-about-this” topics, like when “weather” is coming. We might have to whisper about that.

Sometimes, I wonder, do other families whisper about the unmentionables? Or is this like the wiggy-tail holders? Or the barking at the cold? Or the not eating raw cookie dough? You know, something only our brand of crazy does!

As I said, we’re gifted.

Sunshine & Sarcasm,

Lowi & G