Today's topic is... wait for it...
DENIAL
Like politicians ('I did not have sexual relations with that woman'), my mother-in-law's favorite method of dealing with things is to DENY DENY DENY.
When my sister-in-law got married, my MIL threw her a brunch the next day. She had this conversation with the host.
MIL: Excuse me, sir. We need more seats and place settings.
HOST: Well, Ma'am. You said there would be ninety guests and there are clearly more.
MIL: No there aren't
HOST: Well, we set 90 places and they are all taken. So, there have to be more than 90 people in attendance.
MIL: No. There aren't.
We all put our heads in the sand sometimes. A little voice inside kept trying to tell me this week that my chicken story had an issue, but I kept telling that voice to shut up!
Luckily, I have a friend who was honest enough to call me on it.
As writers, we really need to listen to that voice. Denying that there is a problem is not going to get us publishing contracts!
9 comments:
I'm laughing at the thought of you telling your inner voice to shut up!
This is so true, Corey. I do this all the time.
Great post.
If only I could figure out a way to successfully deny my MIL!!! :)
Wow, I'm connecting to this post! Good for you listening to your friend (and eventually that little voice).
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Oh NOOOOO!!! Not a problem with the chicken!
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I don't like when my inner voice is saying something that I don't want to hear. But usually if I listen to is, it turns out to be right.
And many thanks, Corey, for commenting on my blog! I appreciate you stopping by!
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Loved your lead-in story ... too funny. And, great point! :-)
LOL...Maybe your MIL can't add? or needs glasses?
Maybe I'm an enabler??? YIKES! Where is my inner voice?
Yeah, I know about the denial thing.
So, did your MIL ever get the extra chairs and settings? LOL
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That inner voice. Ugh. When will I ever learn to listen to it the first time where my writing is concerned? I totally get this post.
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