digression!

they say that one never forgets how to ride a bike, no matter how many time passes without riding one. there are other things that one doesn't forget how to do either. i, for example, still know rather well how to spin an unpleasant conversation so it becomes harmless. on the surface, at least. of course i'll be thinking about it for quite a long time, as i can't let things go that easily. but on the surface, on the level that can be seen by everyone, i can spin it, and divert everyone's attention. that's often good. as it is said, "if you can't impress them with your intelligence, dazzle them with your bullshit". this is not even a phylosophy. this is a way of life.