Attending

Attending (My definitions)

1. A senior physician

2. Watching with engaged attentiveness (one’s children, one’s business, oneself)

3. Micro-managing (one’s children, one’s business, oneself)

The picture below is a plaque attached to the register of my favorite coffee shop, and I always laugh when I see it. It reminds me that while attending — and I favor definition number two — is important, it can also be a source of laughter. Especially when we look inside, or pay attention to the world, and, with a little compassion, can see how ridiculous and marvelous we human beings are all at once: what a grand mess of life it is! Praise God!freepuppy.jpg

9 Responses to “Attending”


  1. 1 Pat McCullough

    That’s hilarious.

  2. 2 glenn

    luv it!

  3. 3 Jemila

    Hi guys — thank you for sharing my laughter :)

  4. 4 Jenn

    Very funny!

  5. 5 Pistol Pete

    I wonder what the relationship with the unattended children and only taking cash is.

  6. 6 Jemila

    Maybe it’s like having your car towed at owner’s expense– you have to pay for the espresso and the free puppy.
    :)

  7. 7 Sara

    thanks for the laugh. the price of a caffeinated child and a “what? I already named it!” puppy are far higher than a towed car . . . a truly frightening threat . . .

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