Foible (noun) a failing or weakness of character.
So a foible is a failing one has, but I’ve noticed that the term is often used in an almost endearing way – as in ‘he has his little foibles’ rather than ‘his foibles really annoy the heck out of me.’
The word has got me thinking. "What are my foibles?" I asked Primula, but she wouldn’t have a bar of this sort of soul-searching. “I’m not going to list your faults, Pemberthy dear,” she admonished. “I love you warts and all. I don’t want to hurt you.” Warts? I have warts? Lucky my fur keeps them covered. Anyway, Primula suggested if I wanted to know about my foibles, it was better to do some quiet reflecting on them for myself. So, I started a list, and here it is, for public consumption.
Pemberthy’s Foibles:
1. I have very poor balance. This is what led to me falling from the shelf which, ultimately, was a good thing because that’s how I met Primula.
2. I tend to be a bit gruff. However, since I met Primula, I am much happier and much nicer to be around.
3. I am sometimes a little conceited. Yes, I know as one is cute and fluffy as well as being a great singer and a good writer, that I have a lot to be proud about, but at times I forget to be modest. I’m working on it, though.
4. I have warts. Apparently. Though I didn’t know this till Primula told me so today. I’m not sure if this is a foible or not – after all, warts are just a skin condition, really. – not a personality trait.
So, there you have it – a list of my foibles. Can you still love me after knowing my faults and failings? (That sounds like the title of a book – faults, failings and foibles.) I do hope so. I try hard to be loveable.
Good Lor! Of COURSE you are still loveable. You're a BEAR!!!
Tell your human that a great cure for warts is honey. It isn't, but she needn't know that. Just get her to go shopping and stock up, OK? Least she could do after calling you warty. (Dam cheek!)
Anyway. Nice to meet you! Pop over and see me some time.
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Hello, Pemberthy. It's nice to see another Teddy Besr Blogger!
You are still VERY VERY LOVEABLE, you know that! (and we think we are, too...)
We'll pop back time to time!
Teddy and Pencil
Oh thank you so much, fellow bears. Your comments have really lifted my spirtis :)