Back in the 80's I came up with a terrific idea for a comic strip. I knew at once, in a flash of inspiration, that the main character should be called "Clumsy Ox." My brother, hoping to get in on the fun (he always kind of followed me around), approached me with the idea to name a secondary character "Tripping Teresa." I was the type of sister who was gentle and loving towards my siblings, so I kindly used his idea in my comic strip, of course remembering to give credit for his idea.
But listen to how my kindness was repaid:
In a shocking twist, my brother began to spread the dirty lie that he made up Clumsy Ox, and that I was responsible for Tripping Teresa. And, as fate would have it, he went out with enticing words of man's wisdom, creeping about privily to deceive, whereas I spoke simply, as one accustomed only to the truth. And, though it grieves me to write it, I think he began to believe his own lies.
Over the years, he has gone to great lengths to stun me with this deliberate breach of truth. But, friends, nothing could have prepared me for his recent act of faithlessness. He has created AN ENTIRE BLOG celebrating this falsehood, and he has actually made a link to my blog, calling it "Tripping Teresa."
In short, I have been trounced. Well and truly trounced.
Now, I want to warn you that you may be shocked by his perfidy. But those with strong stomachs can go here. Please pray for him, that God would soften his heart and take the scales from his eyes, that he would be able to speak the truth without shame. Perhaps, one day, he who has persecuted me in times past would now preach the faith which once he destroyed.
(original post and comments here)
But listen to how my kindness was repaid:
In a shocking twist, my brother began to spread the dirty lie that he made up Clumsy Ox, and that I was responsible for Tripping Teresa. And, as fate would have it, he went out with enticing words of man's wisdom, creeping about privily to deceive, whereas I spoke simply, as one accustomed only to the truth. And, though it grieves me to write it, I think he began to believe his own lies.
Over the years, he has gone to great lengths to stun me with this deliberate breach of truth. But, friends, nothing could have prepared me for his recent act of faithlessness. He has created AN ENTIRE BLOG celebrating this falsehood, and he has actually made a link to my blog, calling it "Tripping Teresa."
In short, I have been trounced. Well and truly trounced.
Now, I want to warn you that you may be shocked by his perfidy. But those with strong stomachs can go here. Please pray for him, that God would soften his heart and take the scales from his eyes, that he would be able to speak the truth without shame. Perhaps, one day, he who has persecuted me in times past would now preach the faith which once he destroyed.
(original post and comments here)
3 Fellow Bletherers:
because this is gonna be good.
Have I mentioned how glad I am that the internet is here, enabling your feud and, what’s more, allowing us all to watch? It’s like a tennis match – my head is whipping back and forth so fast I’m getting a sore neck. What’ll he say next? What’ll she do now? Check the blog – check the other blog – put the pasta on – check the blog again – check the other blog – do the dishes – check the blog…..
This is all so funny, and of course I’m so relieved I have nothing to do with it, as usual – I can just let you two go.
I'm with you, Shan. This is high entertainment. You should have seen me walking around with the shakes when homeschoolblogger was down today. It was almost too much to bear. These blogs are on my bookmark bar, let me tell you.
I laughed so hard my face hurts. We can be thankful that he hasn’t stooped to paying off his unsuspecting nieces. Now, that would be a shame. . .wife of said Deceiver.
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