Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Sometimes politeness isn't hypocrosy at all. I try to be sincere in my politeness. Sometimes I fail, other times I succeed. I can't be the only one.
Also for what it's worth I'm going to stop commenting on "Blogger" blogs because I don't feel I should have to register in order to leave my link. It's likely that a lot of others feel the same way.
I'm taking it to a whole new level! No rusty hook. I like the comedy of your updated definitions. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteCC, thanks. So, a satin glove around thin air? Even truer, Thanks for the complimentary comment.
ReplyDeletea civil act, almost a law.
ReplyDeleteNice pun, Sreekesh.
ReplyDeleteGreat definition.
ReplyDeleteYou've been tagged by me to come to my site and take the challenge.
by hook or by crook, this one's going in my book ;))
ReplyDeleteSometimes politeness isn't hypocrosy at all. I try to be sincere in my politeness. Sometimes I fail, other times I succeed. I can't be the only one.
ReplyDeleteAlso for what it's worth I'm going to stop commenting on "Blogger" blogs because I don't feel I should have to register in order to leave my link. It's likely that a lot of others feel the same way.
Jack Jones
monkeymaids.com
Pia, I'm flattered and I'll be right there and it.
ReplyDeleteKarma, I'm delighted
Jack, thanks for the comment.
"Your righteous indignation is duly noted. Now sit down!" Robert Duvall in Network.
So true.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Indeterminacy
ReplyDeleteVery true!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks, Andrew. You're not my brother are you?
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