IF THERE’S SMOKE …

“A lie can run round the world before the truth has got its boots on.” ― Terry Pratchett, The Truth “When you are rich and powerful, no one will challenge you to your face or give you a chance to explain yourself. All the whispers are behind your back. You are left with no means … Continue reading IF THERE’S SMOKE …

SMOKE AND FIRE, SMOKE AND MIRRORS

“A lie can run round the world before the truth has got its boots on.” ― Terry Pratchett, The Truth “When you are rich and powerful, no one will challenge you to your face or give you a chance to explain yourself. All the whispers are behind your back. You are left with no means … Continue reading SMOKE AND FIRE, SMOKE AND MIRRORS

I beg to differ …

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I beg to differ. You can't? Ever owned dogs? If you have the right treat, you can teach a dog of any age whatever you want. A piece of liverwurst? That old dog will do the tango then sing Stars and Stripes Forever with particular … Continue reading I beg to differ …

Where there’s smoke …

Among the many inane things we say when we don't have something witty of our own to offer (hey, don't knock it ... someone else's bon mot beats out "duh" every time), there are a few genuinely despicable ones. Where there's smoke, there's fire. It's a justification for accusing someone based on rumor, hearsay or … Continue reading Where there’s smoke …