Tag: honesty

YOU ONLY THOUGHT YOU KNEW

Fandango’s Provocative Question #202 Now here's a really good question: Have you ever been sure that you knew something to be true only to find out that what you thought you knew to be true was, in fact, not true? If so, what was it and how did you find out that it wasn’t true? In … Continue reading YOU ONLY THOUGHT YOU KNEW

SHARING MY WORLD: OUCH!

Is every piece of truth worth telling?   (Credit to the magnificent Cyranny for this one) This is one of those things that annoys me when I see it as part of a story plot. Goofus (male/female) has an affair. It is brief and it ends. Partner is none the wiser. But goofus feels obliged to tell partner … Continue reading SHARING MY WORLD: OUCH!

A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

Remember the line from a song in Mary Poppins (the original movie with Julie Andrews) where she sang "Just a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down?" I remember when Trump was elected saying that once he got into office, he might discover being President was a good gig. He could settle down. … Continue reading A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

BRUTAL HONESTY AND THE KINDNESS OF A LOVING LIE

There is a time for honesty and a time for kind, warm-hearted honest lying. For example, here are questions that absolutely require a "yes" as the answer, no matter what think: "Do these jeans make me look fat?" If you say anything except NO, you're too stupid to deserve a relationship. "Were you cheating on … Continue reading BRUTAL HONESTY AND THE KINDNESS OF A LOVING LIE

BRUTAL HONESTY IS ALWAYS MORE BRUTAL THAN HONEST – Marilyn Armstrong

Rules of criticism: Brutal honesty is always more brutal than honest. It is never well-meant. There are plenty of ways to be honest that are not brutal. Honesty lacking kindness is merely spite and malice flying under false colors. When criticism is given without affection or humor, its aim is not to inform, but to … Continue reading BRUTAL HONESTY IS ALWAYS MORE BRUTAL THAN HONEST – Marilyn Armstrong

DEFINITELY YOUR FAULT – Marilyn Armstrong

Brought to you by the heartland of the Internet: Facebook So much of Facebook is made up of irresponsible bullshit written or "sponsored" by people who figure they have the right to shoot off their mouths, write drivel on public forums, and yet bear no responsibility for the results of their actions. These are the … Continue reading DEFINITELY YOUR FAULT – Marilyn Armstrong

CRITICISM – Marilyn Armstrong

Mostly brutal Brutal honesty is always more brutal than honest and is never well-meant. Honesty without kindness is meanness under false colors. When criticism is given without love or humor, its aim is not to inform, but to hurt. Anyone can tell -- by the tone of voice and facial expression -- the true intent of someone who … Continue reading CRITICISM – Marilyn Armstrong

CREDIBILITY MATTERS – Garry Armstrong

“The media always lies,” she said and I cringed. Then, I got angry. Why do people believe a president who has never told the truth about anything while failing to believe the fact-based truth? I’m not talking about “ultimate” truth or the meaning of life or faith. I’m talking about things that can be proved … Continue reading CREDIBILITY MATTERS – Garry Armstrong

EVERYONE IS A LIAR EXCEPT DONALD TRUMP – Garry Armstrong

“The media always lies,” she said and I cringed. Then, I got angry. Why do people believe a president who has never told the truth about anything while failing to believe the fact-based truth? I’m not talking about “ultimate” truth or the meaning of life or faith. I’m talking about things that can be proven … Continue reading EVERYONE IS A LIAR EXCEPT DONALD TRUMP – Garry Armstrong

TRUTH VS LIES – Garry Armstrong

“The media always lies,” she said and I cringed. Then, I got angry. Why do people believe a president who has never told the truth about anything while failing to believe fact-based truth. I’m not talking about “ultimate” truth or the meaning of life or faith. I’m talking about things that can be proved with … Continue reading TRUTH VS LIES – Garry Armstrong