Fishes and : Bumper Stickers

[potioncat]

> Geoff:
> I don't follow your line of reasoning. I think it is  
> obvious from my comments that I'm not in favour of 
> personalised plates - I'm not; but that doesn't mean 
> that I therefore drive in a silly or dangerous way. I 
> have more respect for my health and safety and for my 
> car - and I don't want any points on my licence, thank 
> you.
> :-(
>

Potioncat:
Here, Geoff, have some tea.

Not too long ago you said your wife didn't want you to put a fish on your car, and I had the impression she thought your driving wouldn't reflect well on the meaning of the fish, and then you comment that a vanity plate would make you more identifiable....perhaps we all misunderstood.  :-)

Along that line, one year I taught Vacation Bible School---a sort of fun Christian camp churches put on during the summer. The day had continued on with errands. My own kids and I were still wearing our VBS T-Shirts which colorfully proclaimed our Christian association. 

Something unexpected went wrong and I lost my tempter and started to say something I shouldn't. Just as I started to speak I saw our shirts and realized the impression I would make, so I had to choke back the word and my temper and go on my way.

When I'm really mad I say to myself, act as if you were wearing a VBS shirt.