Savage Chickens by Doug Savage for November 24, 2023

IDACHIG. “Chig” is my middle name.

This is going to be a great conversation.

I worked with a guy with whom you learned to NEVER ask, “How’s it going, Marty?” He would tell you in great detail all his personal trials and tribulations. A person who was whistling and optimistic up to that moment would be drained of all hope, figuratively dried up like an Egyptian mummy. Then Marty himself would be happy and whistling. I saw this happen many times!

For a good example of how this sort of appeared to me, reference the Tobe Hooper horror movie, “Lifeforce.”

He just wants an excuse to drink.

This is why I never ever greet someone that way, unless it is an actual friend whom I actually care to learn about. Especially one who has recently been through some trial. And when I’m greeted with “How are you?” I’ve learned to simply say “fine thanks” and quickly move on, hoping that the person does not notice that I do not reply “and how are you?”

When the going gets tough the tough get going – especially if you try to tell them all about it.

What’s worse is when it happens in a grocery store. Trapped, and unable to crack open a cold one! :)

He really doesn’t give a cluck.

“Oh, well … it went.”

I’m just being polite.

like greased lightning – sorry gotta run