"How did you know?", she asked.
"I always know.", I responded. And that is the truth.
When I'm being lied to, I always know. It is a blessing and a curse. There may be a physical "tell" that I pick up on without even realizing it.
A boyfriend lied about who he was having lunch with. I caught him in the act of taking a new secretary to "our" favorite restaurant.
My husband lied about where he got the new stereo. I found the receipt. (Why Alex thinks I would be happier with "it fell off the back of a truck" than "I bought it", I'll never know.)
There are times that people close to me have told me lies and I want to pretend even to myself that they aren't lying. Of course, I know that they are. In most cases, it's just silly lies, but I can always tell.
I think I would have made a good cop.
This is the next to last day I'm participating in the "We Work For Cheese" 28 days of writing. I may have missed a couple of days, but I'm not sure and I'm not lying either.
Well, pooh on the lying! I can tell lying sometimes but not all the time. What an interesting skill to have.
ReplyDeleteIt fell off the back of a truck. Riiiight, Alex.
ReplyDeleteAlex is a ding bat! He can't even think up logical lies.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I wish I couldn't tell, Reffie. I'd be happier not knowing.
ReplyDeleteYou're like an American super hero, aren't you. The latest Avenger? Ms I See Right Through You.
ReplyDeleteI hereby promise only to tell the truth to you, Linda! I don't want you catching me out!
ReplyDeleteLove that shot of the two of you!
ReplyDeleteHe's funny, though! I'll have to keep that little white lie in mind. :)
ReplyDeleteDamn, you're good.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona!
ReplyDeleteTold you!
ReplyDeleteYou don't tell lies in the first place, Paula!
ReplyDeleteMy standard "little white lie" is "I got it on EBAY!"
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Love that photo!
ReplyDelete"Why Alex thinks I would be happier with "it fell off the back of a truck" than "I bought it", I'll never know." -- AHHAHAHHAHAHAH!!!
Alex was snorting with laughter and saying "No! Honest!" as he was telling me some ridiculous tale of two guys with stereos by the side of the freeway. When I went down to the garage to take out the trash, I saw something laying on the side of the car. A big old receipt from Curcuit City. He's a dumb cluck and I don't know how to spell "curcuit".
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny about Alex trying to hide the purchase of a stereo. I wouldn't of bought that story either. Husbands should know how transparent they are when they are trying to make stuff up.
ReplyDeleteBaahahahahahahHAhhahhahha!!
ReplyDeleteAlex is probably the most "law abiding" citizen ever. That's what made it so ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteThank God I never have to lie to you. I don't like doing it and you could tell anyway.
ReplyDeleteOh, there was that once, Margaret. But honestly, it didn't count anyway.
ReplyDeleteI'm not lying to you Linda. You have a nose for the truth. But that sunny background is making me a bit jealous. What a great picture!
ReplyDeleteNorthern California has been downright balmy all winter. We have had about one week of rain, and even that rain has been light in the last year. Weird weather, Renee!
ReplyDeleteI have been blown away recently by the lies. The tell sign is so obvious. He shouldn't play poker. :-( I love the picture of you both and damn Linda you are one hot woman. xox
ReplyDeleteNubian, Honey, this has gone on too long. Maybe it's time for a visit to the SF area. We can talk this over a bit and you might need to get away for a couple of days. Thank you for the sweet compliment.
ReplyDeleteYes I need a visit to your area and in much need of some Linda gentle but firm logic and kindness. xox
ReplyDeleteYour room is ready for you when you are ready, Sweetheart. We'll drink some fine California wines and solve problems.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gift (or sometimes a curse because I hate it when people lie to me!)
ReplyDeleteSuziCate, I do too. I rarely lie, but if I do, it's to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a terrible liar. Even my white lies suck. Having a lie detector for a brain certainly comes in handy.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, you'd prefer to believe the lie, Lauren.
ReplyDeleteI really think I'm too arrogant to lie. I think I have no reason to do so! LOL!
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