Little White Lies
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Comment from l.raven
HI Michael, I'm not a good liar...or thief...my parents were very strict on those two things...and I was with my kids...I do tell a white lie once in awhile not to hurt someone...and my daughter if she tries to lie...smiles...ear to ear........I went to walmart once and came home with someone else's milk...I took it back the next day...they told me it was already paid for...so I should just take it back home with me...I really need to exspand my horizons...kidding...LOL...story very well told...and a great message to boot...love the picture...very well written....Luff Linda xxoo love
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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HI Michael, I'm not a good liar...or thief...my parents were very strict on those two things...and I was with my kids...I do tell a white lie once in awhile not to hurt someone...and my daughter if she tries to lie...smiles...ear to ear........I went to walmart once and came home with someone else's milk...I took it back the next day...they told me it was already paid for...so I should just take it back home with me...I really need to exspand my horizons...kidding...LOL...story very well told...and a great message to boot...love the picture...very well written....Luff Linda xxoo love
Comment Written 06-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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I would've taken the milk back too. But I'd NEVER tell a woman her jeans made her butt look bigger not if I ever wanted to see her butt again. HAAAAAAHAHAHA!!!!! I crack myself up. I don't lie about real things and I wouldn't let a woman go out wearing spandex if she weighed three hundred pounds, but remember, "Little" white lies, yes? Thanks so much. What fun to write and all true. mikey xxooiillxx
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your so welcome ya nut...yes!!! some women so ask a lot of the tank tops and there pants...LOL...have a great evening you...xxoo luff
Comment from Scarbrems
I had to laugh at your girlfriend's 'robbing the grave' comment. An excellent comeback, lol. I will have been married for 19 years this July, and we've been together for 23 years. One of the secrets to a long and happy marriage, is knowing when it is advisable to bend the truth a little. But, in my experience, it is also knowing each other well enough to know when those times are. I would hope that, by now, my husband knows me well enough to know when I genuinely want his honest opinion. To be fair, I don't ask for opinions unless I want them. Asking a question in the hopes of getting only one answer (Does my bum look big in this? No.) is to me a rather pointless excercise. If don't want to know, I just don't ask.
One of the 'white lies' I've told is the one that says I'm not pissed off by something he's said or done, when really I am, rather. Usually I do that when I know I'm being unreasonable. If I'd been 'honest', he'd have been quite within his rights to get snarky with me about it, on those occasions. In a relationship, you can't always just let rip every time you're fed up. That leads to a permanent state of argument. Whilst some enjoy those kinds of volatile relationships, I do not.
Sometimes, 'honesty', is really about heaping one's own guilt and insecurities on to someone else.
I thought this write was amusing andflippant, but also thoughtful. Well done. You git. You know you aren't allowed to be this good at prose when you are good at poetry (she says, enviously)
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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I had to laugh at your girlfriend's 'robbing the grave' comment. An excellent comeback, lol. I will have been married for 19 years this July, and we've been together for 23 years. One of the secrets to a long and happy marriage, is knowing when it is advisable to bend the truth a little. But, in my experience, it is also knowing each other well enough to know when those times are. I would hope that, by now, my husband knows me well enough to know when I genuinely want his honest opinion. To be fair, I don't ask for opinions unless I want them. Asking a question in the hopes of getting only one answer (Does my bum look big in this? No.) is to me a rather pointless excercise. If don't want to know, I just don't ask.
One of the 'white lies' I've told is the one that says I'm not pissed off by something he's said or done, when really I am, rather. Usually I do that when I know I'm being unreasonable. If I'd been 'honest', he'd have been quite within his rights to get snarky with me about it, on those occasions. In a relationship, you can't always just let rip every time you're fed up. That leads to a permanent state of argument. Whilst some enjoy those kinds of volatile relationships, I do not.
Sometimes, 'honesty', is really about heaping one's own guilt and insecurities on to someone else.
I thought this write was amusing andflippant, but also thoughtful. Well done. You git. You know you aren't allowed to be this good at prose when you are good at poetry (she says, enviously)
Comment Written 06-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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You have some excellent wise advice here. You are so right about not asking if it's just to get the fake answer. Ha! It becomes like an irritating routine. Oh how true, if I spoke everytime I was angry, I'd be hoarse all the time, though I've mellowed a lot. I let people cut me off in traffic now without following them home. :)) mikey
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Mikey
= Sta Puft marshmallows?? LOL LOL LOL
= Little white lies, when told to save another's feelings?
= Yep -- guilty!
= Love the read, my friend.
= I apologize for the lateness of my reviewing.
= I'm editing to publish again, so bear with me.
* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie/Jax (*>*)
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016
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Hi, Mikey
= Sta Puft marshmallows?? LOL LOL LOL
= Little white lies, when told to save another's feelings?
= Yep -- guilty!
= Love the read, my friend.
= I apologize for the lateness of my reviewing.
= I'm editing to publish again, so bear with me.
* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie/Jax (*>*)
Comment Written 05-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016
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I'm delighted you got some laughs. This was all true too.
Thanks a million. Blessings, mikey
Comment from seaglass
With the question you described, the answers are subjective so I lean to the courteous reply. After all what to say my opinion is correct. I had a friend who had worked really hard to loose the weight she had gained during pregnancy.
We were shopping and found swimsuits in a really good sale. We both bought one. When we arrived at her house, she quickly changed into her new swimsuit and came into the living room where her husband was absorbed in a soccer game on TV.
"Do I look fat in this?" she asked
"Yes, I think so." he recklessly answered.
I quickly excused myself and left.
The next day she purchased a 150 dollar swim suit. (wrong answers are expensive)
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016
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With the question you described, the answers are subjective so I lean to the courteous reply. After all what to say my opinion is correct. I had a friend who had worked really hard to loose the weight she had gained during pregnancy.
We were shopping and found swimsuits in a really good sale. We both bought one. When we arrived at her house, she quickly changed into her new swimsuit and came into the living room where her husband was absorbed in a soccer game on TV.
"Do I look fat in this?" she asked
"Yes, I think so." he recklessly answered.
I quickly excused myself and left.
The next day she purchased a 150 dollar swim suit. (wrong answers are expensive)
Comment Written 05-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016
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Good for her. Jeez, I'm surprised she didn't brain him. I knew the correct answer to questions like that when I was nine years old. HAHAHA! What a classic story. mikey
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Mikey,
I can see what you're getting at here. A little latitude for the great good. I know many, many people who believe a lie is a lie no matter the intent or extent. An absolute is an absolute. I don't like that way of thinking. Another shot with the 'honesty gun'?
If we were all just a little nicer the impact would be tremendous.
"I'm down to about 215" - needs some closing punctuation before the closing speech marks.
to spend a quite evening - quiet.
Well, if your fifty-five years old - you're.
All the best
H
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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Hi Mikey,
I can see what you're getting at here. A little latitude for the great good. I know many, many people who believe a lie is a lie no matter the intent or extent. An absolute is an absolute. I don't like that way of thinking. Another shot with the 'honesty gun'?
If we were all just a little nicer the impact would be tremendous.
"I'm down to about 215" - needs some closing punctuation before the closing speech marks.
to spend a quite evening - quiet.
Well, if your fifty-five years old - you're.
All the best
H
Comment Written 05-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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Jeez, I'm pathological with you're/your. Thanks.
I'm a fan of courtesy. I think it makes a difference along with nice. mikey
Comment from NicciFaye
I wish I had a six for this. I swear! This is awesome sauce on top of freaking cake. First off, the subject is absolutely worthy of continued discussion. Secondly, the joke about your not robbing the cradle, but she is robbing the grave...yes...priceless! I laughed hard. Third...the problem, at least, from my perspective is that everyone may take on human form, but not everyone is human. So people act like barn yard animals. As I learned quickly during my time in the service...everyone isn't raised the same. It is amazing what simple humbleness, gratitude, and selflessness will get you and you are appreciated for sharing this tidbit!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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I wish I had a six for this. I swear! This is awesome sauce on top of freaking cake. First off, the subject is absolutely worthy of continued discussion. Secondly, the joke about your not robbing the cradle, but she is robbing the grave...yes...priceless! I laughed hard. Third...the problem, at least, from my perspective is that everyone may take on human form, but not everyone is human. So people act like barn yard animals. As I learned quickly during my time in the service...everyone isn't raised the same. It is amazing what simple humbleness, gratitude, and selflessness will get you and you are appreciated for sharing this tidbit!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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Hi, Nicci
Gee. I'm in soooo need of a smile and here you are. I'm just delighted you enjoyed this. We are totally on the same page and I think simple kindness and regard would make this world so much better. Thanks so much for your insights and the big smile on my face too. mikey
Comment from Spitfire
What an enjoyable read with you down home humor and fun stories. Best is the message you deliver and what a terrific cartoon to go with it.
It's a mean-spirited world in my opinion. There is a general lack of respect for everything, age, sex, just simple human existence in whatever form it happens to take.
My daughter and her hubby's feelings exactly. She's works in human relations. Thank goodness, her college major was acting. She has everyone fooled.
An inspiring ending. Some people on this site need that advice. Not you or me, of course. :-)
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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What an enjoyable read with you down home humor and fun stories. Best is the message you deliver and what a terrific cartoon to go with it.
It's a mean-spirited world in my opinion. There is a general lack of respect for everything, age, sex, just simple human existence in whatever form it happens to take.
My daughter and her hubby's feelings exactly. She's works in human relations. Thank goodness, her college major was acting. She has everyone fooled.
An inspiring ending. Some people on this site need that advice. Not you or me, of course. :-)
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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We're totally on the same page. A mean-spirited world, indeed. With everything in such a mess, a few nice words would go a long way. Yep, we're angels for sure. :)) mikey
Comment from mfowler
I think the line between white and bullshit is even finer than white lie and straight out untruth. I agree with you that a few white lies among friends can do more good than harm and in the context of human relationships that should be a good thing. You describe courtesy as something innate within you as its seems the right thing to do. I reckon you're a lucky man. But, I'm convinced that if most parents didn't start teaching children from an early age that manners and respectful responses to social situations was the norm, there'd be a whole lot more ignorant behaviour around than there is already. We're basically an animal by nature and unless the civilising facade of politeness, morality, values etc isn't modelled and valued, you know exactly what you'll get. Loved the way you integrated stories of women you've know especially your wife and the young rich chick. They add fuel to your arguments and humour the essay. Especially laughed at the 'morgue' reference. White lies or 'respectfully selected mistruths'; they all have a place in our relationships especially with wives. Overall I'm in total agreement with you. We need to respect those around us in even the most minute situations from opening a door to being careful not to insult someone inadvertently. Enjoyed the piece very much. Got me thinking as you can probably tell.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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I think the line between white and bullshit is even finer than white lie and straight out untruth. I agree with you that a few white lies among friends can do more good than harm and in the context of human relationships that should be a good thing. You describe courtesy as something innate within you as its seems the right thing to do. I reckon you're a lucky man. But, I'm convinced that if most parents didn't start teaching children from an early age that manners and respectful responses to social situations was the norm, there'd be a whole lot more ignorant behaviour around than there is already. We're basically an animal by nature and unless the civilising facade of politeness, morality, values etc isn't modelled and valued, you know exactly what you'll get. Loved the way you integrated stories of women you've know especially your wife and the young rich chick. They add fuel to your arguments and humour the essay. Especially laughed at the 'morgue' reference. White lies or 'respectfully selected mistruths'; they all have a place in our relationships especially with wives. Overall I'm in total agreement with you. We need to respect those around us in even the most minute situations from opening a door to being careful not to insult someone inadvertently. Enjoyed the piece very much. Got me thinking as you can probably tell.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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For all I know it was instilled in me at a very young age unbeknownst to me. I was raised by aunts up until age two and there's no doubt it had a huge influence on me though I recall little of it. What happened after doesn't explain me very well. HA! I'm pleased the personal stories add to the piece, I was hoping they would, it's fun to recall them and easy to include them as it's a matter of simply writing them down. There's something uplifting about a kindness extended and a smile returned that is such a positive, I can't see why one wouldn't seek it out on a regular basis just for survival.
I like that you use the word "minute". That's the key to me. Nothing bugs me more than a slight. Steal my car, but don't ignore me. Well, I'm delighted with the feedback, you got me going as well. Thanks a million, mikey
Comment from Sasha
Drat, drat, and double drat. Where are the sixes when I need one? I just love this and agree with you completely. I often try to say something nice (but not necessarily needed) to someone every day. I have always believed in the value of white lies and will continue to do so until my very last breath. My ex-husband was the honest type and I learned early in our relationship to never ask his opinion about the size of my ass. He not only would go into graphic detail about its faults, he would proceed to his displeasure of the small size of my breasts. Fortunately, I am a quick learner, sadly he never learned anything. Great work with this and thanks so much for the laugh AND great advice.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Drat, drat, and double drat. Where are the sixes when I need one? I just love this and agree with you completely. I often try to say something nice (but not necessarily needed) to someone every day. I have always believed in the value of white lies and will continue to do so until my very last breath. My ex-husband was the honest type and I learned early in our relationship to never ask his opinion about the size of my ass. He not only would go into graphic detail about its faults, he would proceed to his displeasure of the small size of my breasts. Fortunately, I am a quick learner, sadly he never learned anything. Great work with this and thanks so much for the laugh AND great advice.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Jeez, he sounds like a jackass, not to mention a total liar. How could he complain about an ass so perfect it defies a poet to come up with adequate words to describe it? Well, at least you were kind enough to cover your mouth and giggle and not laugh out loud and snort at the size of his penis! That takes class.
So pleased you enjoyed this. Yes, we agree totally, mikey
Comment from nancy_e_davis
White lies are good. If that's what it takes to make the world a better place then for heavens sake do it! What will it hurt? You are right Mike. Common courtesy does seem to be a thing of the past. We are losing the art of communication due to the electronic age. Will future conversations be text words? The world's a mess. Dark ages returning. LOL Nancy
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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White lies are good. If that's what it takes to make the world a better place then for heavens sake do it! What will it hurt? You are right Mike. Common courtesy does seem to be a thing of the past. We are losing the art of communication due to the electronic age. Will future conversations be text words? The world's a mess. Dark ages returning. LOL Nancy
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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I think you're right, it's the electronic age. Nothing is real anymore. People live through the computer and don't interact physically with live people. I find some people's mentalities just disturbing anymore. I can't relate to them and they can't relate to me. mikey
