There is an old phrase, “knowledge is power.” I truly believe it. The more you know, the better your choices can be. I could give many examples, but that’s not why I’m here today.
Star and I bought Ed a T-shirt for his last birthday with us, a year before he passed. She found it at AggieCon and we split the cost. Due to his gaming skills, he’d been nicknamed, “E-e-e-e-vil,” (at least 4 syllables, and preferably 5). Since Star was sitting on his left that day, she became “The Sinister Handmaiden of E-e-e-e-vil,” whose main task was shuffling cards for Ed since his arthritis was taking a toll on his hands. The T-shirt was PERFECT for Ed. It said
Knowledge is Power
Power Corrupts
Study Hard
Be Evil
He loved it. He quite frequently wore it to Friday gaming. Star requested it after his passing and now she wears it on the occasional Friday.
But, as I’ve said before, I have a sick sense of humor. A certain Henry Kissinger quote on power came to my mind and this quatrain took an entirely different turn. I haven’t dared put it on a T-shirt. If someone thinks it will sell, let’s talk.
Knowledge is Power
Power is the Ultimate Aphrodisiac
Study Hard
Get Laid
copyright Susan Froebel 6-16-2012