Why MommySaidStupid

I do say, "stupid"--usually as part of my inner-monologue and not out-loud. If you know me though, if I think it, my brow furrows. Here are some reasons why MommySaidStupid.

Reason 1: Over-extension. From morning to midnight, my time is scheduled. And if I wasn’t over-extended enough, I said yes when the Church approached me to join the stewardship committee. Upon taking a vacation day to photocopy and stuff the annual appeal letters, I thought, "stupid"--a lot.

Reason 2: Lack of Patience. There is always one thing that finds the last nerve. For example, where simple ignorance about new technology or social media isn't cause for saying, "stupid". Perpetuating misinformation and misguided opinions due to a general angst about how the world is being transformed by the Internet and Web 2.0, is cause. I even saw it on a bumper-sticker, "Stupid People Suck." It was next to one that read, "Mean People Suck". Apparently, I'm only one of many with issues.

Reason 3: A Passion for Communication. Occasionally the pithy one-liners or the perfect word just can't be found in time. I strive for words that inform, entertain, challenge and inspire. And with a penchant for perfection and a passion that borders on the emotional, sometimes I fail and the result is, "stupid ".

So, if you were expecting perfect. I’m not. Striving to produce quality work professionally, personally and academically precludes the concept of “stupid”. Now that we have moved from Maine to Maryland and I am testing my new bank management skills in a bigger market with more responsibility, I have renewed energy to remove the word “stupid” from my vocabulary.