So, this is summer, is it? (standard:humor, 903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 28 2012	Views/Reads: 2303/1620	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It was just another day and I was indulging a carefree moment of complaining about the weather. "I can't believe it's so hot today," I muttered. I thought I was talking to myself but obviously, I had an audience.

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Later on in the evening, we were watching television. It was the local
news and special report of the day had to do with the record heat wave 
across our country. "It's been a long time," the weatherman said, 
"since we've seen temperatures this high. Boy, is it hot out there." 

I glanced in her direction as covertly as possible and noticed she was
staring at me, just daring me to say something. 

There is a time to say something and then sometimes something should not
be said at all. I concealed my infectious grin as much as possible 
knowing that someone was watching me. Under my breath I whispered, “I 
can't believe it's so hot today." After all, it is summer and it is 
supposed to be hot. I just believe that everybody has the right to 
complain about the weather. I also believe that some people have the 
right not to hear me complain about the weather. 

It is a well-noted mark of wisdom to know when to speak and when not to
speak. 

Solomon in the Old Testament had it right when he said, "Even a fool,
when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his 
lips is esteemed a man of understanding" (Proverbs 17:28 KJV). 

So, this is summer, but you did not hear it from me. 


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