On the lighter side

Language can be a very finicky thing. Even when one thinks he or she has heard what has been said, the truth can be surprising.

Someone who just happened to pop in today told me of a true story that happened not so long ago. It was Palm Sunday, and the community began to sing as the procession entered the church. All participants had received palm fronds upon their arrival in the church, and they were waving them above their heads as the opening hymn began.

As she did her part to wave the palm branch above her head, one of the young children was also listening intently to the words of the song. After all, she wanted to join in the festivities as best she could. Suddenly, she tugged on the hem of her mother's dress. Perplexed, she asked, 'Why are people singing about Bin Laden?'

Her mother was confused, so she whispered, 'What do you mean?' and then had to stifle her laughter as her daughter explained, 'Everyone is singing 'Osama, Osama, Osama in the highest'.

Art Linkletter said it best ... kids say the darndest things.