“Fringe times are crucial” says Melanie Griffin to her friend as she tries on fancy clothes that belong to someone else to try on a life she doesn’t have.
Maybe its because I grew up on a farm by myself, with no siblings my age. Maybe it’s because my mom always expected me to keep busy. Maybe because I learned to talk to myself and keep myself busy but I can fill any fringe time. Talking on the phone, doing paperwork, creating art….I can always keep busy. I now think of my time doing this as a teacher, a waste with nothing to show for it….lots of teaching awards…..wood and glass. Doesn’t do much for me now. But working 100 hours a week have me a rush and I really loved all the extra stuff I was doing. Taking my ideas for the classroom or school and bringing them to life. I loved that.
I used to do all the family social events up to 400 people, family nights, dances, open houses. I loved it. I loved the planning and the preparation. Too bad there is not just a job like that in a school.
I took all that work with me wherever I went. Lunch, dinner, day out. I always carried work with me…..fringe times you know. Walking was listening to books on tape to find the next cook novel for my students.
I lived with Harry Potter one summer and Junie B. Jones. I never liked Junie B. until I listens to the books on tape. The reader bring Junie to life like Stochard Channing does the Ramona series. I love that.
Fringe times are crucial. ……LOLOLOL
My other favorite line from that movie
“To quote Coco Chanel, Less is more”
