Social Distancing...Nothing New To Me!

Sometimes I think (and that can be very dangerous) that the whole wide worm has lost their proverbial marbles, but then I ask myself if I'm not the one who's a pickle and special sauce short of a Big Mac!

As you can tell, I'm a bit hungry. Which often makes me light headed, and causes me to write with silly, reckless abandon. 

That's okay! I'm otay, you're otay...EVERYBODY'S OTAY!!!

When in the course of humid events, we find ourselves immersed in viruses of unknown origins, and deeply believe that toilet paper is the answer!

How well I remember the "swine flu," when all the little piggies were coughing and sneezing. How we bought them aspirin, chicken soup, Theraflu and such, AND how it ended well, with sausages for all!

THEY say that old folks, such as I, are more successful with this stupid virus, or is it susceptible? Whatever! I, pretty much, stay at home anyways!

I'm not a big hugger, I don't like crowds, I'd rather eat at home than in a restaurant, can't afford to go to sporting events, such as bazeball and futball games, I'm basically a shy guy...so I'm good!

I'm sure the young whipper snappers are "champing at the bit," but that can really damage their chompers! 

whip·per·snap·per

/ˈ(h)wipərˌsnapər/

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Origin

late 17th century: perhaps representing whipsnapper, expressing noise and unimportance.

Champing at the bit vs. chomping at the bit

One definition of bit is a metal mouthpiece used for controlling a horse, and one definition of champ is to bite or chew noisily. These are the senses meant in the idiom champing at the bit, which refers to the tendency of some horses to chew on the bit when impatient or eager. In its figurative sense, it means to show impatience while delayed, or just to be eager to start.

I saw a large group of teens at the park yesterday, who were all gathered together! Yelling, running around, touching each other!! I think it was kind of a protest gathering. 

I displayed my "social distancing" technique, but I'm positive they didn't want an old coot participating in their protest anyway. 

I try to keep my distance from folks. Of course, I've ALWAYS been like that, because....

1. I don't like being crowded. My personal space is precious to me.

2. What if one of us has bad breath, or body odor! Don't want to smell another person's stink, or they mine! I gag easily!

3. A lot of folks spit when they talk. I allow space for that!

4. Since I don't enjoy being hugged or even touched, I stay far enough away to prevent that from ever happening. However, there are some folks who can't be stopped!! 

I guess it's not THAT bad when a hugger gets to me, I admire their special skills, like Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) has in "Taken!"

So follow my example, stay safe, keep your social distance, hermitize yo-selves, and never trust a pirate!! 

The Hermit by Gerrit Dou...A little sophistication for ya! 

Good day!!!