Okay, okay – in full disclosure, I’ve never actually speed dated. But I’ve seen enough of it on TV (and we all know if it’s on a screen of any kind it must be valid!) and heard about it from friends that I feel that I’m well versed (enough) to use it in this metaphor. ...
When You’re Barrel-Bottom Residue
Can you finish this all-too-familiar line, dear BBFF (Blessed Blog Friend Forever)?: Sticks and stones may break my bones … Got it? Yep, I reckon we all remember THAT one from childhood. (Along with – in my case – fatty fatty two-by-four, can’t get through the bathroom door.) .. but words can never hurt me. ...