Friday, October 3, 2008

Submitted by Shirley Saint-Leon

“What would Theseus say?”
- Shirley Saint-Leon

We are surrounded by bumper stickers, bracelets, etc. that ask the question “what would Jesus do?” Theseus was a great Greek leader. As I reflected on our experiences I asked myself “what would Theseus do?”

Theseus would first begin by reminding us that Garrison Keillor notes that the children of Minnesota’s famous Lake Woebegone are all above average – but T* would assure us that our Minnesota 6 (Harry, Shari, Dean, Carol, Jenny, and Sally are way above average.

He would tell Milly that is she can’t get into the white jeans she brought with her to Crete she should give up all thoughts of buying herself a 3-zipper white spandex mini-skirt.

He would encourage Susan, Gil and Shirley to think beyond mere bank failures and the stock market chaos (and the fears this might generate) to look instead at the joys and niches Art has brought into their lives – Art will endure, money may not.

He would tell Jackie how special she is – children adore her; she can live comfortably among us older folks and fit right in; she has a rare gift as a journal writer. And that she makes all of us so glad to know her.

He would tell Lois to go to bed and sleep tight – and quietly.

He would tell Kathie that it’s ok every now and then to let her hair down.

He would tell Sam that she is a born leader who guides her flocks in their efforts to wage peace and international understanding. He would add that “there is no –ISH about it.”