SPEAKING FROM MY SOCK
ISBN-978-1987 722802
So … why call this book “Speaking from my sock”?
It’s simple really. You see, I am a very shy kind of person and find it difficult starting conversations, or keeping up with conversations, for that matter. It’s not just the starting bit, but the continuation too which is a problem with me. Ending a conversation is much easier though. I just stop talking. Years ago, when I was a child, my parents made me a sock puppet from an old sock. And the rest is history. I have not stopped talking since. At least the sock puppet hasn’t.
The other day I had reason to phone for a plumber. But when he turned up I became very shy again. So I put on the sock puppet and all went well … “Hello Mr Plumber,” said the sock, “how good of you to come over so quickly within a fortnight. Please excuse my silent friend with his hand up my rear. He doesn’t speak much. But he told me to tell you that our sink is blocked. We think another sock somehow got down the plug hole!”
And there you have it. A new book written by me with the help of my sock puppet. Thank you for buying it and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as the sock enjoyed writing it.
This book is a collection of short humourous stories and anecdotes, some heard here and there over the years, others originating from the deep recesses of my mind.
At first I thought you were kidding about this being a real book, but then I looked online and discovered it really is a real book! I love the idea and the fun thoughts you have shared...amazing what "Speaking from my sock" can do to open up your mind and thoughts and speak the truth to others! So very clever and fun too! You never cease to amaze me!! Do you remember Shari Lewis and Lambchop? She actually had a TV show speaking "through her sock" so to speak...in the form of a little lamb! It was a very popular program when I was growing up! Maybe you should take your sock to the next level and see about a TV show...OR, nowadays everyone does YouTube videos and can have quite a following...just a thought. I'm not kidding...I'm speaking through my keyboard. (it's hard to type with a sock on my hands, LOL!). I love the ideas this has triggered for me today! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela,
DeleteHow nice to see you visiting here again. Thank you, and thanx for all your kind comments. Much appreciated.
Yes - "Speaking from my Sock" is a real book written by me. It is available in paperback and KINDLE versions from AMAZON
I write two kinds of books:
Humourous ones to keep me entertained and to make people smile. The full list of books is here:
https://victormoubarak.wixsite.com/victormoubarak/hunour
And Christian books to spread the Word of our Lord. The list is here:
https://victormoubarak.wixsite.com/victormoubarak/books-co77
Indeed I remember Shari and Lambchop on TV. She must have been my parents' inspiration when they made me a sock puppet. Maybe I should make some sock videos on You Tube featuring a puppet.
I already have a You Tube channel featuring mainly Christian based videos. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/@SuperMvic/videos
You'll find a few humourous videos, and also some sound recordings from my days on radio presenting Christian programs.
Thank you again for your kind comments, Pamela.
God bless you.
...you are a very shy kind of person and find it difficult starting conversations, or keeping up with conversations. really?
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, Tom. I am very shy. In fact I am typing this from behind the sofa to make sure no one sees me. I normally walk the streets with a paper bag on my head so no one recognises me. Sadly, I keep bumping into trees and lamp posts.
DeleteGod bless, my friend.
Good thing no one has ever told you to "put a sock in it," Victor - LOL! Sounds like a fun read.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Good point, Martha. Maybe I should give it a rest for a while.
DeleteGod bless.
This takes me back to when we used to make sock puppets with the children ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Yes, my sock puppet helped me write this book.
DeleteGod bless, Jan.
Methinks your parents had a brilliant idea! Does your sock have a name? Much less expensive and labor intensive than say, a puppy.
ReplyDeleteAs I recall, it was named Woolly Head because it was a woollen knitted sock made by Aunt Matilda. See:
Deletehttps://timeforreflections.blogspot.com/2018/11/memories-of-matilda.html
God bless, Mevely.
As always enjoyed the visit. I am still a littl under the weather. Love from here and prayers as always, I appreciate them. I also lift your name my friend.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your good health dear friend, and also for all your family.
DeleteGod bless, Jack and Sherry.