I know. It surprised me, too, when it was mentioned that some people have filters, while others ... don't. Oh well. Take me or leave me ... what you see is what there is to see.
and it never happens with people who love you no matter what...it's always in front of your boss, someone you're meeting for the first time and with whom you want to start off on the right foot (which, again, ends up in the mouth.)
Yes, even when I learned that what I think doesn't really matter....still the mouth opens and it spills out. People who love me appreciate it (most of the time)
There's the key. If they love you, and therefore, "get you", it is just one of those endearing things about you that your people love and/or are bemused by ...
Awkward sentence, but ...
Don't feel too alone Canadafreeze....People who know and LOVE me appreciate it....those who don't....not so much:-) It keeps a good barrier to my inner circle. My stupid has become kinder and more constructive but likely annoying still.
Perhaps an example? It may not even be that stupid
these six words leapt out from the sermon I heard in church this morning. Thanks Pastor Jodi. (I attend a Baptist church which has two lady ministers on the pastoral team.)We can live with peace and joy no matter...
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Sagacious says,
What was stupid doing in your mouth?Dean6805 says,
Sounds like business as usual for me.canadafreeze says,
Having a moment. Sometimes my filter doesn't work as well as it should. Probably too late to have a new one installed:-)Dean6805 says,
Wait... what is this "filter" of which you speak?!canadafreeze says,
I know. It surprised me, too, when it was mentioned that some people have filters, while others ... don't. Oh well. Take me or leave me ... what you see is what there is to see.Dean6805 says,
My favorite kind of person!accidentaltourist says,
Filter? there are filters?"um...was that out loud?" is my mantra. Sometimes I hope it wasn't. Most of the time, I don't even care.
NumbrOneAunt says,
and it never happens with people who love you no matter what...it's always in front of your boss, someone you're meeting for the first time and with whom you want to start off on the right foot (which, again, ends up in the mouth.)canadafreeze says,
Seems there's an epidemic of F.I.M. Disease ... I hope it's not catchy;-)accidentaltourist says,
In my case, it's probably a genetic defect.Wench says,
I usually feel awkward and just keep talking. Odds of something stupid being said are good.Dean6805 says,
I come by it honestly.ba_miracle says,
Yes, even when I learned that what I think doesn't really matter....still the mouth opens and it spills out. People who love me appreciate it (most of the time)canadafreeze says,
There's the key. If they love you, and therefore, "get you", it is just one of those endearing things about you that your people love and/or are bemused by ...Awkward sentence, but ...
canadafreeze says,
Oh, and BTW, Sag. I believe stupid lives in my mouth. He just falls out occasionally...Sagacious says,
Who ya gonna call? Why, Stupidbusters, of course! ;-)canadafreeze says,
We don't have a branch where I live. We have to deal with stupid all by ourselves ...DynamicDbytheC says,
Quite frankly, I enjoy a little stupid coming out of people's mouths. Makes me feel less alone and in good company.ba_miracle says,
Don't feel too alone Canadafreeze....People who know and LOVE me appreciate it....those who don't....not so much:-) It keeps a good barrier to my inner circle. My stupid has become kinder and more constructive but likely annoying still.Perhaps an example? It may not even be that stupid
Believe says,
This happens to me all the time.notjustagirlintheworld says,
we should form a club, or get a 12 step program, not sure which.canadafreeze says,
Let's form an Algonquin Round Table ...Bevvie says,
I'm in!ba_miracle says,
I do not posses the skills required for the Algonquin RT but I'll bring you coffee and ease-drop insteadDhani says,
Alas, all memoirs 'speak for themselves'...canadafreeze says,
Don't they just ...Nonbirira says,
It's your backstory that did it for me...