Yes, we all use cliches, sayings, and little tired parables whose coating of meaning has worn off with constant use. But just try to go a day without using one. I mean, thinking of one you use regularly is as easy as pie, and some even offer cheap thrills!
Okay, it’s the last one that I truly don’t like. Having “been around the block a few times,” I know that the cost for cheap thrills may be higher than you initially calculate. It’s like the date you are enamored with on Friday. Somehow, you wind up spending a lost weekend with them, and by Wednesday, your doctor is giving you a shot, and not in the arm. Friday, they call you up and ask if you’re ready for an encore.
| All hell breaks loose when they find out about the doctor’s visit. After you assure them that you are as good as new, but you would not kill them with kindness if you ran into them again. You are accused of being a low-down gadfly and not an elite companion at all. You make assurances that you do not kiss and tell, but kissing is about the furthest thing from your mind. |
| After the call you promise yourself not to behave like a kid in the candy store with the next enamorata that offers to get a room. |
| Living la dolce vita, aint all it’s cracked up to be! |
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I don’t like “gift” as a verb. I don’t like “reach out” — reminds me of the old Bell Telephone add. I don’t like that perfectly good words that are filled with pith, moment and expression upset people. I think that’s just effin’ stupid.
Cheap thrills, follow up with 10 days of pills! I think I read it right!
Not to mention the other irritations.