Little Words for Big Matters

[georginasand]

"Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs." ~Pearl Strachan

It has always amazed me how powerful small or otherwise insignificant words can be. Take the commitment evading "sort of:"

-- "I like pancakes, sort of." Great. You'll probably eat them if forced to by the mafia, but it wouldn't be your first choice.

-- "I diffused the bomb, sort of." Okay, is it safe for me to eat those pancakes, or should I run for my life?

I remain,
Georgie

Comments

[gryffonophenon.livejournal.com]

man, I don't know what you're talking about, pancakes are delicious.

[merrycaepa.livejournal.com]

I'm with Griff.
But when in doubt, run for you life.