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Great observations as usual Mike….some say the decline has brought about a numbness and a loss of our ability to be SHOCKED. Your ole piece visiting the true asses in Montana gave me a chuckle and comfort knowing the scriptures still tell us “Jesus rode on an ass” not a donkey or mule!
As you say, the story wasn't too gross. A bit cheeky perhaps. The use of the f word, once so shocking, has lost that ability and even a good bit of its meaning. Likewise tattoos. Few are particularly original. Instead they are often selected from book of samples. So much for individual statement. Overuse of words or symbols robs them of their meaning and impact. on the other hand , a shamrock on the butt "can" be beautiful.
Great observations as usual Mike….some say the decline has brought about a numbness and a loss of our ability to be SHOCKED. Your ole piece visiting the true asses in Montana gave me a chuckle and comfort knowing the scriptures still tell us “Jesus rode on an ass” not a donkey or mule!
As you say, the story wasn't too gross. A bit cheeky perhaps. The use of the f word, once so shocking, has lost that ability and even a good bit of its meaning. Likewise tattoos. Few are particularly original. Instead they are often selected from book of samples. So much for individual statement. Overuse of words or symbols robs them of their meaning and impact. on the other hand , a shamrock on the butt "can" be beautiful.
Priceless! A real laugh-out-loud experience to start my day!
i’m sure you know about the bar the hidden shamrock in Lincoln Park I believe…