Hocus Pocus and All That
By Maureen L. Bonatch
Who Changed My Toilet Paper
I’m team under. Several people in my family are team over. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about yet, you may not have a set opinion yet on whether you prefer your toilet paper rolling over the top, or under. I hadn’t realized I actually had a preference until I was challenged about the placement of my toilet paper. It had never really made all that much difference to me outside of my home, not as it does to some people who point out my faulty placement when they’re in my home, or even go so far as to tell me they’ve corrected it and turned the toilet paper to roll over the top.
(Fighting Words) Personal Preference or Not
Usually I shrug, and say I prefer it the other way, because it doesn’t seem like that much of a big deal. Although apparently it is. There are many articles and memes about placement on the internet, whether you’re team under or team over, and even ones that go as far as to indicate the patent drawing and how the toilet paper is placed to roll over the top.
This just supports that most people have beliefs that are deeply ingrained due to their personality, upbringing or just because they believe it’s the correct way—whether it matters all that much or not. And some may even be willing to debate their belief—fiercely. Even such a private matter, which really is more of a personal preference.
These preferences are just part of what makes up our individual beliefs. It defines our character and may show how fiercely we will fight to sway someone’s opinion. Often when we read, or write, a book, the conflict with the characters are significant—and usually they need to be to keep our interest for the length of the story.
Characters With Dimension
Little preferences such as toilet paper placement might be enough to make characters a little more three-dimensional, or perhaps make you root for them a little more if you’re in agreement, or have them loose a little of your favor, although most likely a more significant conflict is necessary to keep you turning the pages…that is, unless you’re someone who changes other people’s toilet paper placement. Perhaps there’s a mystery waiting to be written about identifying the mysterious toilet paper turner.
Looking for Bigger Mysteries?
Article previously published on Paranormal Romantics Blogspot
© 2021 Maureen L. Bonatch All Rights Reserved
Maureen Bonatch grew up in small town Pennsylvania and her love of the four seasons—hockey, biking, sweat pants and hibernation—keeps her there. While immersed in writing or reading paranormal romance and fantasy, she survives on caffeine, wine, music, and laughter. A feisty Shih Tzu keeps her in line. http://www.maureenbonatch.com/
(Fighting Words) Personal Preference or Not
Usually I shrug, and say I prefer it the other way, because it doesn’t seem like that much of a big deal. Although apparently it is. There are many articles and memes about placement on the internet, whether you’re team under or team over, and even ones that go as far as to indicate the patent drawing and how the toilet paper is placed to roll over the top.
This just supports that most people have beliefs that are deeply ingrained due to their personality, upbringing or just because they believe it’s the correct way—whether it matters all that much or not. And some may even be willing to debate their belief—fiercely. Even such a private matter, which really is more of a personal preference.
These preferences are just part of what makes up our individual beliefs. It defines our character and may show how fiercely we will fight to sway someone’s opinion. Often when we read, or write, a book, the conflict with the characters are significant—and usually they need to be to keep our interest for the length of the story.
Characters With Dimension
Little preferences such as toilet paper placement might be enough to make characters a little more three-dimensional, or perhaps make you root for them a little more if you’re in agreement, or have them loose a little of your favor, although most likely a more significant conflict is necessary to keep you turning the pages…that is, unless you’re someone who changes other people’s toilet paper placement. Perhaps there’s a mystery waiting to be written about identifying the mysterious toilet paper turner.
Looking for Bigger Mysteries?
Article previously published on Paranormal Romantics Blogspot
© 2021 Maureen L. Bonatch All Rights Reserved
Maureen Bonatch grew up in small town Pennsylvania and her love of the four seasons—hockey, biking, sweat pants and hibernation—keeps her there. While immersed in writing or reading paranormal romance and fantasy, she survives on caffeine, wine, music, and laughter. A feisty Shih Tzu keeps her in line. http://www.maureenbonatch.com/
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Fun post yet a good reminder that little details matter in a story.
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