Posts Tagged ‘cursing’
Sometimes, it AIN’T you
Sometimes, it ain’t you. Sometimes, the instructions come in Arabic. It sounds silly. But it’s true – sometimes, even all of the time, you’re tired, not lazy – it takes you three tries before you realize the instructions are in Arabic. Sometimes, even all of the time, you’re not stupid – the instructions came…
Read MoreIt’s easy to put your foot in your mouth
It’s easy to to put your foot in your mouth and bite down hard. Not even deliberately. Just without knowing. And when we’re frightened, stressed by unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations, it’s twice as easy. I’ve posted about cursing, and self-talk, before, as defenses against damaging inwardly-directed verbal habits. I’m looking outward today. Sherwood Community Services,…
Read MoreBe generous, gentle readers – Cursing, Habits and It’s OK OH MY
Everyone knows I’m from NYC. I can curse to make Popeye blush or James Tiberius Kirk wince (read the older “Best of” fan fiction, you’ll understand) when I’m really frustrated, in pain or really frightened. Today, what ought to have been an easy Tuesday 5/15/2018, in fact a GREAT Tuesday 5/15/2018 because I sat for…
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