Joltin’ Joe

What do you do when your  husband pays more attention to the Red Sox than to you?

You pretend you’re a die-hard Yankees fan.  That’ll  get his attenion.

And in no time at all, you’ll be center stage again.

Mission accomplished.

I am willing to bet $100 (apparently the apple does not fall far from the tree) that she never even watched a Yankee game unless they played the Red Sox. Mom never knew where the Yankees  were in the pennant race or who any of their star players were.

What she did know, however, was that Joltin’ Joe (her beloved Joe DiMaggio) was one of the most handsome men she had ever laid eyes on, and that was enough for her to pledge her undying loyalty to the Yankees.

At least in front of my Dad.

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About Lynn Osborne

Lynn is a communicator by day and a blogger by night. Her first (and only) blog, "What Do You Do In A Case Like This?" shows how her unconventional mother handled everyday life situations. The stories aim to amuse as well as honor the memory of a one-of-a-kind mom.

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