“The nature of desire itself changes with time.” – “Innocent Monster” by Reed Farrel Coleman
This is going to be silly. It is of no consequence at all. Still, in retrospect, it was a hilarious experience. And a bit disturbing.
Many years ago, my dentist told me an electric toothbrush was essential to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Ok. Works for me.
Standing in the HBA section at the local Walmart, I peruse the vast assortment of electric toothbrushes. The selection is mucho. Circular and rectangular brush heads. Brand as well as Store names.
I go with the Braun circular rotating brushes. Plenty of torque, which is a must in the man bath. Got a wall charger and all the good stuff.
That was years ago. It has worked just fine. In fact, I love my Braun electric toothbrush. Always there. Always works. Good stuff.
Until the other day. It turned on me.
I was minding my own business. Not bothering anyone. Brushing my teeth as some weird thoughts bounced around in my skull. La La land.
After a minute of this, the brush became kind of slick with toothpaste and water. Of no concern to me as this has been happening more frequently as I grow older.
Suddenly it slipped from my grasp. Landed in the sink. It is not equipped with an automatic shut off. I sort of panicked as it bounced around the sink like a wounded snake, all the while slinging Colgate Total in a circular arc like a lawn sprinkler.
I grabbed the out of control demon with the intent to turn it off. However, it was slick and vibrating (get your minds out of the gutter – it’s an electric toothbrush) and I was having a hard time turning it off. Meanwhile it is now slinging toothpaste all over me, the mirror, and the walls.
I drop it. It hits the floor. It bounces, It moves. It quickly coats the floor with what was left of the toothpaste.
Now I’m dancing around in this small place, trying desperately to grab the thing and end the insanity of the moment.
While thus engaged, the towel wrapped around my waist comes off. Now I’m naked.
So picture a 72 year old naked man, dancing around a gnashing electric toothbrush while trying frantically to grab it.
And that’s not the worst of it. My wife, alarmed by the racket, opens the door to check on me.
Hours later she was still in bed, in a fetal position and making strange sounds.
“The whole affair seemed incomprehensible to many of them” ” – “This Is What I Want” by Craig Lancaster
Texas Heat 
Just wanted you to know “I love your blog “. I’m not sure how I came to read all the travel blogs, but one led to another and now I can’t get enough of them. Yours had me in stiches. I’m house bound and your new way of writing and stories are just what I need right now. Thanks.
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You are so nice Colleen. I don’t get that many comments so always wonder why I bother writing. After all, if nobody reads it and enjoys it, what’s the point? However, if I can get you to smile I’m happy. Thank you for the nice thought.
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This is very funny it made me laugh. Did you happen to know your profile image is not linked to your blog? It shows up as Texas Heat but if you click it you go to this page can not be displayed. I figured out the name of your site is bounderrv so I can get to it that way now. I just wanted you to know.
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Thanks for the info. Did not know. Hmmmm
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I think all you have to do is click your profile picture and go into it from there.
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I am going to need serious counseling, since the image you painted in my head is very unhealthy. I was ok until the towel dropped. However, if you could recreate this scene and take a video, I can assure you it will go viral and your immortality will be assured. I did laugh and laugh. I owe you one. 🙂
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If I can make you laugh it’s a pay back. I owe you more laughs than I can ever repay. A sense of humor is truly a gift.
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P.S. You are a very strange human being.
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Well, despite being so sick I can barely hold my head up…you just made me laugh ’til I pissed my pants! Thanks for draining the last of my energy! And the laughs. 😉
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My work here is done. The greatest gift one can give is a reason to smile.
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