I love this expression meaning, do not engage when provoked, surely an art to hone.
I’m provoked on the hour by an assortment of irritants, from the woman across from me who leaves her wet garbage in the hall when she’s been told repeatedly we occasionally have rats in the basement, to the sassy girl at Starbucks who made me wait while she put on her eyeliner…at 6 a.m…like who the fuck was she expecting, Brad Pitt?
Then there’s those daily encounters driving you to drink which is why you suddenly find yourself at The Carlyle next to a Frenchman with a harelip and bad cologne.
You want to kill the boiler people who, as you write in your overcoat seeing your breath above your computer, have yet to fix the heat that’s been off for two whole days.
Then a girl you know goes off because she’s made a mess of her life and has decided to blame you. Why? Oh, when you’re on your fourth martini, why the hell not.
Toss in Donald Trump, a runner whose spit landed on your shoulder, your fetus of a doctor who doesn’t seem to care you’ve had a headache since July, and not picking up that rope deserves a cash prize.
SB
Smile. There is no weapon more deadly against those who seek to assail your savoir faire.
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Will have to tack it in place with nails.
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Couldn’t you just draw it on in lipstick?
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I could, and what a great idea Mick.
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Sounds like a typical day in Manhattan😉
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How true 🙂
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Sometimes picking up the rope is cathartic.
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Yes, but be prepared to forego your peace in return, a, hugh price Wise Monkey. A happy Christmas to you.
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Tis the season …. I’m felling ya.
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I know. I was thinking of pelting eggs from my window, ya know, to relieve some of the tension.
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I’ve escalated to the blow dart level.
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Darts are less messy 🙂
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Susannah, you need to find a nice dog or cat to walk and/or pet. An instant restorer for peace of mind.
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A Carmella. Awe…
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H walks out the door each morning with “another day, another dollar” on his lips and not picking up the rope. As you well know, it’s not easy. You know the drill it seems! ~ Elle
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I do…I could lecture on the subject.
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Now that is a bad day!
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But I didn’t pick up that rope, but my jaw feels locked like a shark in traction.
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I don’t know the expression but I do know a good rant when I see one!
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You’re a good man Jay.
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You are on a roll today! Hope the evening is better and tomorrow you have a surprisingly good day.
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What a difference a day makes. It’s supposed to be 75 degrees. I’ll be able to dodge the irritants hiding behind the sun 🙂
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