Saying no is hard. First, we want to be nice (or, at least I do) and second I hate the potential of hurting someone. I have to remember that feeling hurt is a choice... the feeling is in me (or them).
Have you read The Awful Truth about the Sushing Prize by Marco Ocram? (If you haven't, you should. It's a fantastic way to explore a different writing style.)
Here's an excerpt:
“You know what I mean, Como. You should have been busted down to patrolman for what happened on your watch, even if I did trigger it, and yet the Mayor gives you more money. Doesn’t that tell you why I’m surprised by you standing there saying ‘what d’you mean “what have I got?”?’?” Yes! Three separate question marks in a row. Surely a first in literature. If that doesn’t impress the Nobel Prize committee, then my name’s not Marco J Ocram.
Great timing here Gail! In a conversation yesterday with my daughter, she shared a quote. "No is a complete sentence." In other words, no explanation is needed.
Sometimes I hate myself when I don't have the courage to just say no.
Saying no is hard. First, we want to be nice (or, at least I do) and second I hate the potential of hurting someone. I have to remember that feeling hurt is a choice... the feeling is in me (or them).
Have you read The Awful Truth about the Sushing Prize by Marco Ocram? (If you haven't, you should. It's a fantastic way to explore a different writing style.)
Here's an excerpt:
“You know what I mean, Como. You should have been busted down to patrolman for what happened on your watch, even if I did trigger it, and yet the Mayor gives you more money. Doesn’t that tell you why I’m surprised by you standing there saying ‘what d’you mean “what have I got?”?’?” Yes! Three separate question marks in a row. Surely a first in literature. If that doesn’t impress the Nobel Prize committee, then my name’s not Marco J Ocram.
Thanks for sharing Marco's work here Noosha! Reading Marco is like an invitation into his creative mind... a truly unique and humorous experience.
Great timing here Gail! In a conversation yesterday with my daughter, she shared a quote. "No is a complete sentence." In other words, no explanation is needed.
That's good! I also have an E.B. White quote on one of my chalkboards, "Must decline for secret reasons."
Hope you are settling back in at home. :)
I was thinking, “Aw! Karen would be so proud!” And then you tagged her! Made my morning. 😊😊
And Karen's the one who told me it is possible to make your own memes... I only learned how at her suggestion. :)