As I was traveling down a country road, I passed an Amish cart. I waved.
Yeah.
He didn't wave back.
Isn't it funny how something so automatic for farm girls like me isn't accepted? I smirked.
But then I got to thinking...sadly, is he thinking about my culture as I'm thinking about his as we pass on the road?
Strange.
Is he allowed to think like that or does he automatically shut out the other half of the world?
Soon, I passed an Amish boy riding a bike with a basket. It was an old bike, maybe 1920s. That bike was probably an antique.
Did he know that? Did he appreciate it?
I wonder what would have happened if I got out, pushed him off the bike and stole it. Not really.
Isn't that screwed up?
Then I thought how many people think twisted shit like that as they pass each other on the road.
No wonder our world is so messed up.
After I scolded myself for having naughty thoughts, I started to think about the Amish way of life. I don't know if I could do it. I especially couldn't date any of those boys with the Jerry curls...or whatever they are called.
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The Amish do have a strange way of life and outlook. But an Amish man would not date you anyway. You are 'English'.
So, that being said, I would have pushed him off and stole his bike. What's he gonna do, call the cops?
Welcome to Massachusetts. People go out of their way to avoid greeting each other around here - it's so weird.
Momma Fargo:
Having lived a large of my life in PA, we came into contact w/ the Amish - ditto for here in Hoosierland.
One man I met allowed me to take a picture of his horse and the buggy behind it, but he did not want HIS picture taken...no problem there.
It's a VERY "structured" life, and you have to admit that it's got some perks (the gov't leaves you a lot more ALONE), but somehow, I just can't picture YOU wearing one of those top-to-toe frocks...not your style, Kiddo.
(wink, wink)
However,. if they EVER do "relax their standards", I do own more than a few stitches of basic clothing, don't mind growing a beard (again), ALREADY own a black car...AND I can saw wood and know which end of a hammer to use...lol.
Maybe NEXT life?
You stay safe out there, dear.
Back there in my ancestry we were old order Mennonites (Amish). My family has been modern protestant for many decades, and I am a Quaker. The central part of Quakerism, Mennonites, and The Brethren, whether modern or otherwise, is peace and non-violence. Maybe not perfect, but something to strive for :)
LMAO! I have had those thoughts too, so either you're just as crazy as I am, or we're both really normal. :)
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