Smiley's take is specific enough - and true enough - to be a truism. The Walkaway Truism.
A group of friends overheard talking at the funeral for a common friend:
Jack Past Positve says, "Boy, we sure had some good times, didn't we?".
Jill Past Negative says, "You forget there were some terrible, terrible times too".
Frank Present Hedonic says, "We should all go out and drink tequilla shots, guys!"
Pricillia Present Fatalist says, "We might as well go get wasted, drunk because it doesn't really matter anyway".
Jane Future Positive says, "I might share one shot with you guys, but I have a list of things to do tomorrow, and I can't afford a nasty hangover, but I'll go along for a bit. Promise me you guys call a cab to take you home if you drink too much.
It's all about perspective, ain't it?
M-47,W-40,No kids D-filed 5/27/2010 Piecing - 10/21/2010 -=Soon to be banned=-
