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How to Diminish Any Pejorative
At one point or another in my life, I’ve been pretty much called every name in the book. Since one of my autistic superpowers is remembering dialogue quite clearly, these insults have always left more than just a mark. They have felt more like brands burned into my skin. But as I learn more and…
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Lacerations
It’s that one insult that sticks with you.
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Having Something to Say
It occurred to me recently that before you can be a writer, you must first have something to say. You have to have opinions and thoughts and ideas. You have to be good at explaining and/or describing things. You can’t be hesitant to speak your mind. I’ve always had something to say. No doubt about…
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Well, I Never!
I overheard someone say that the other day. I’ve probably heard it a thousand times in my life without really giving it much thought. But the fact is, never is a very long time. You never… what exactly? …heard anything so outrageous? Poppycock. We are living in an increasingly outrageous world. You may have blocked…
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On Being a Hot Mess
A Canadian friend of mine (waving hello to Sim) was telling me of his various health issues, and I replied, “You’re a hot mess!” Every once in a while my Southern comes out of my mouth. I can’t help it. He had never heard the phrase before, and had to look it up. (Which charmed…
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You’ve Got to Love a Backhanded Compliment
The other day someone said to me, “Honestly, you are not bad looking on a good day, and you are smart. A little hair care, enhancing make up…” Be still my beating heart. Consider my ego massaged. There’s nothing quite like a well-meaning friend to reinforce your already piss-poor self-image, is there? This comment now…
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Who’s the Pig in this Scenario?
So, the other day I bent down to retrieve something, and heard “Look at the HAM HOCKS on this woman! Woo hoo!” Honestly. I know I have more than my fair share of junk in the trunk, but in what universe would anyone want their posterior compared to that of a pig? It was meant…