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Originally Posted by Cranky Old Man
Are you sure it is not your sharp tounge that scares men away?
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Nope, I honestly and plainly mean that I was actually rather pretty when I was younger; however, like most insecure women in our culture, I didn't believe that. Now, putting aside all false modesty, I can say that I am a non-hideous, but not particularly attractive middle age woman. Frankly, I have a pleasant face that makes me seem unthreatening, but no one would term me particularly good-looking.*
Speaking of having a pleasant face and your comment about my sharp tongue, well, my dear Cranky Old Man, I cannot disagree with you. Here in this forum where I challenge myself to precision in language, I do seem a little acerbic, don't I?
The ironic thing is that in most social situations I am considered personable, even downright sweet. The neighbors always considered me to be the quiet one in my family ( you would have to meet them to appreciate how hilariously ironic
that is).
In manner I am considered gracious and good natured. The discrepancy here is that --as with so many others -- the functional anonymity of the internet brings out another side of me, arguably not my best side.
Consider the effects of this means of interaction. You actually scare me a little!
Still, it is on me to learn how to comport myself with meekness and submission as a True Christian woman should. Perhaps I should refrain myself to only posting the occasional, "amen" or hallelujah"?
Meanwhile, getting back to the issue at hand. I need prayers to assist me in resisting thoughts of lust over Dennis Quaid, Kenneth Branagh and Bruce Greenwood. There's also this guy at work whose backside I often admire, but I don't know his name. Powerful prayer needed here, brother.
Acerbically Yours,
Handmaiden
* the Lord, of course, only cares if I am covered in His blood; which is a really good look for me, as red flatters my complexton