Not only have I figured this out already, I'm pretty sure that's why I like your work - not because you're cynical but because you're fun cynical, you know? It's easy to just sit around and complain - certainly no lack of things to complain about - but you go the extra mile and throw in a bucket of snark too. :)
Nonsense - you just see irritating patterns and it can get frustrating that the patterns are there. You're one of the most hopeful and positive people I know, Val! ^_^
Aren't we all?
ReplyDelete"Cynicism is the romantic's condom. It prevents unwanted emotions from spilling out all over the place." -- Waiting for God
Not only have I figured this out already, I'm pretty sure that's why I like your work - not because you're cynical but because you're fun cynical, you know? It's easy to just sit around and complain - certainly no lack of things to complain about - but you go the extra mile and throw in a bucket of snark too. :)
ReplyDeleteI think, given the right set of exterior circumstances, we are no cynical old cusses.
ReplyDeleteYou need to channel Peppermint Patty more maybe?
ReplyDeleteBetter an old cuss than an old coot.
ReplyDeleteSomething my aunt once said.
I hope you don't mean that like it's a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteNonsense - you just see irritating patterns and it can get frustrating that the patterns are there. You're one of the most hopeful and positive people I know, Val! ^_^
ReplyDeleteHey at least you have the chipper exterior.
ReplyDeleteAs the others said...I see this as an endearing trait in your writing. :)
ReplyDeleteOne of us! One of us!
ReplyDeleteI thought Lucy was a "fussbudget"?
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