By Pineapples in general have been showcased as a symbol of hospitality. Supposedly in the South when a guest arrived their bedroom would have posts with pineapples etched on them. Should a guest overstay their welcome, they would find those posts removed as a subtle hint that it was time to move on.
I have no idea if that is true or not, but it sounds like a delightfully non-confrontational way to address an issue!
And of course there is Benjamin Franklin’s adage ‘Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.’
I have stayed decidedly longer at various siblings’ and relatives’ homes. No one has said I overstayed my welcome…
Today’s post is about being grateful for houseguests.
My sister-in-law stayed with me this weekend for a few days. We had a nice visit when she wasn’t attending her tennis workshop. I’m very grateful for house guests. While it may disrupt the routine a bit, it is nice to visit with friends/family. We tried to solve the world’s problems over a couple of cups of Nespresso. And we got to try a Spanish Tapas place in Roswell, which was a fun night out.
As we head into Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may find yourself with houseguests. Now is your chance to get your gratitude on and think of all the benefits of hosting!
(I never saw this movie, but…)
Houseguests, if good, are a great way to socialize and reconnect. And if bad, will provide amazingly comical stories to share over the years (and possibly exaggerate).
Welcome Friends and Family to Chez Upshaw!