the other day i got a letter in the mail from my friendly ol' dentist's office. the sheet of stationery was folded in a manner that would never have occurred to me, sporting three obviously intentional creases instead of the usual two. i know nothing about so many things, and i find out that i am knowing more and more of nothing every day. now i'm pretty sure that i know nothing about folding paper.
when i get a letter i like to imagine the sender's hands folding the paper so carefully (or hastily, depending on the precision of the folds). it warms my heart, even when it is just a letter from the dentist.
fold! what a nice word. you can fold eggs too.
fold /fōld/
–verb (used with object)
1. to bend (cloth, paper, etc.) over upon itself.
2. to bring into a compact form by bending and laying parts together (often fol. by up): to fold up a map; to fold one's legs under oneself.
3. to bring (the arms, hands, etc.) together in an intertwined or crossed manner; clasp; cross: He folded his arms on his chest.
4. to bend or wind (usually fol. by about, round, etc.): to fold one's arms about a person's neck.
5. to bring (the wings) close to the body, as a bird on alighting.
6. to enclose; wrap; envelop: to fold something in paper.
7. to embrace or clasp; enfold: to fold someone in one's arms.
anyway,
"we have rescheduled your appointment for may 7th at 11 p.m.," the letter from my dentist stated plainly, referring to "unforseen changes in schedule" and "sincere apologies" and "appreciation of flexibility."
i was a little skeptical.
here are my theories:
a. nocturnal dentistry
b. gangster booby trap
c. typo
i just don't know, i just don't know.
i am going to have to fold up my theories and think on them a while.
1 week ago
9 comments:
It sounds suspicious to me. I told you that dentists are up to no good. They'll drill into you when you're not aware! Don't go to the eleven o' clock appointment! Beware(!)
I'd be careful....
You should call. Typo is probably the most logical option. However, the gangster booby trap most certainly seems plausible as well. They may want your photography skills and your artistic talents to document their gang. And they will go to any lengths to get you to take their picture... even tricking you into going to a 11 o'clock dentist appointment!
heh. That is great. I don't think I would want to go that late to the dentist.
this post was funny--made me chuckle. i read it out loud to eric. i just love the things you notice!!
oh people people,
my dentist is a wonderful human bean.
chin up, chin up.
elizabeth, you don't DOCument GANGS.
crazy lady.
you have an ever growing fan base on lookout mountain... "dear ipod" has been making its way around... :)
your words were quite the perfect fit, by the way, to this rainy do-not-want-to-do-any-schoolwork day.... they were so clever and charming and have encouraged me to work by picking up my spirits. thank you.
On Folding: I remember when my Papa taught me how to properly fold a letter. Twice, slightly uneven, and then a third tiny fold at the top. I thought it was silly but I find myself becoming quite judgmental when I take a piece of paper out of an envelope and there are only two folds!
On Your Appointment: Maybe your dentist conducts "Sleep Studies" in addition to Dentistry. He will observe how quickly you can fall asleep while he uses that thing that sounds like an attacking mosquito to clean your teeth!
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