Lame Old Song

So, it’s Lame Post Friday, the day for random observations and half-baked philosophy. I didn’t write anything at work for reasons… well, for reasons involving work and I don’t like to blog about work, so never mind (long story; not very interesting).

I had a random observation earlier this week: I looked out the window while on the cell phone with my husband and saw a girl dressed in black shirt and pants, and bright yellow sneakers. It looked cool, even from a distance. Now I want bright yellow sneakers. I have a pair of running shoes with bright yellow laces, but I think it is time to expand my horizons.

Another random observation that veers into half-baked philosophy: when somebody says, “I’m asking you nicely,” they’re usually not. I think what they mean is that they can get a WHOLE LOT MORE nasty than they’re being, if you don’t do what they’re asking you “nicely” to do. I’m just saying.

“I’m just saying” is one of my favorite expressions. It’s probably one of those phrases that show up on pundits’ lists of overused sayings, like “at the end of the day” or…. OK, I can’t think of another one. I’m sure I use a good many of them myself but only notice when others do it. I won’t apologize for that bit of hypocrisy, though, because I believe many are guilty of it (ooh, more half-baked philosophy!).

My only other observation is that my headline really has very little to do with today’s post. As usual, I was just looking for something I could stick the word “lame” into and make a kind of a play on words. I spend a great deal of time thinking of sayings and song lyrics using the word “same” and that’s what I came up with today. If you feel I should have some comeuppance for such, well, lameness, you’re in luck: I’ve given myself an earworm for the rest of the night. Happy Friday!