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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy sleep deprived mind (had insomnia last night)has devised a silly plan
for keeping my promise to my sister not to argue with our conservative relatives at a holiday picnic she has planned even if they bring it up first. So if they celebrate the Hobby Lobby decision, utter one "dear leader, or " Barry" or spout anything even remotely sounding like a faux news talking point, I am just going to stand up and say really loudly " Excuse me, I have to poop", leave the table and then not return. If anyone calls up to see how I am, or if one of them has to use the bathroom I am answering " still going."
I either cry or laugh hysterically at myself when I am over tired even when things aren't truly that sad or that funny. Today is a day for the latter.
Taitertots
(7,745 posts)For extra effect, combine dismissive laughter with dismissive head shake and immediate shift to a new topic with another person
Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)I do that to a Tea Party member in our Writers Group whenever he starts.
LoveMyCali
(2,015 posts)because I think that's hilarious.
Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)Rhiannon12866
(202,970 posts)Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)to keep all the words I want to say to them from exploding out of my lips. So I have myself on such a tight leash I actually do forget to breathe. I will do my best to remember though. Thanks!
avebury
(10,946 posts)just to not go. Why intentionally inflict yourself with people like that. You cannot choose your family but you can choose your friends and who you hang around with.