“Have you ever noticed that when people use the expression ‘I have to say’, what follows usually needn’t be said?”
~ Richard Russo
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“Have you ever noticed that when people use the expression ‘I have to say’, what follows usually needn’t be said?”
~ Richard Russo
A Pondering Mind 
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So true! It’s often something obvious, or something better left unsaid ….
Loved this sharing a lot ♥️
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Thank you for the nice comment.
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I try to emulate the great Leon Russell who said, “my hobby is silence.”
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Silence is a good thing.
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Sometimes it can be good! Last Saturday night a friend gave a demonstration dance. It was wonderful. I said – “I have to say – that’s the best I’ve seen you dance, ever. You were magnificent.” She is 76.
I do agree, though. It generally is followed by a negative. Sad.
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Its like: damned if you, damned if you don’t.
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So true. 😉
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