No, it's not a typo. It's my name. Well, actually, my last name. And after so many years of writing it and wearing it, I cannot type the word how without an E on the end. Funny, that. I write a letter and I say, Howe are you? Howe's it going? Howe did it end? That little 3 letter word became the mispelling, and my name its correction. It is unintentional. It is automatic. It is routine. I think I will play with it more. I used to be embarrassed. How are the Howes? was a favorite question when my husband and I showed up anywhere. We rolled our eyes...well, maybe not visibly. Internally.
The funny thing is I started out with a name that lent itself to also, somewhat, embarrassing comments. Joy. Starting with my Mother who always introduced me with "she's such a joy" (more squirming) to the most obvious Xmas references and roommates calling me Joy to the World for at least a month of the year. And lots in between. Oh, it could be worse. I am sure of that. I mean, really, it's nothing. So now, finally, I think I will play the name game. I think I am ready to join the fun. My friend Vicky tells me whenever I encounter any emotion to "embrace it." So we'll see how far we can go with it, and maybe everyone else will roll their eyes, visibly and/or internally. That's ok. Be my guest. I've been doing it for years.
So this is Howe I will begin a new and nervous endeavor...blogging.
2 comments:
Howe wonderful! I'm so thrilled to get to read your blog. I agree with the comments on "Howe". I never "how" right anymore. It's the worst when I call people and say, "It's Erin Howe, how are you?" I still haven't gotten that one smooth yet.
Looking forward to enjoying your voice on your blog!
hi joy! glad to have found your blog. what a fun way to keep in touch. who would have thought such a simple name as howe could cause so much trouble? for some reason i encounter a lot of people who pronounce it how-ie...
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