I wouldn’t describe myself as a good person exactly, though I did once help a blind person cross the road.
I’ve lied and cheated, but only in dealings with authorities, which I see not only as my right but as my duty. My strict moral code does not apply to government scoundrels and their lackeys, and though I try to keep engagement with them to a minimum, it wasn't always possible when I was in business.
A guy I was employing as a messenger boy once asked me if he could work under his friend’s name, Christy Kinahan , instead of his own, as he was having some strife with the tax authorities. I didn't really care what he called himself as long as he did the job. That was until the Garda Special Branch paid me a visit, asking how it was that I was employing Ireland’s most infamous drug dealer as a messenger boy. I had to do some fast talking that day, I tell you!
My neighbour once told me that I'm not civic-minded because I don’t apply for licences and permissions for such things as keeping animals and erecting structures on my land, and because, to avoid the census taker last year, I didn't open my gates for two weeks.
I don’t give to charity since, years ago, a friend of mine started his own with a couple of lanyards and some collection boxes. He made quite the packet collecting on Grafton Street at weekends. Neither do I give to beggars. I mean, anyone can sit down in the street with their hand out. Buskers I always support unless they're playing a number by Bob Dylan.
On the other hand, I do try to facilitate those who ask for my help. I've loaned money to many people, most of which hasn't found its way back, but I suppose that makes me more of a stupid person than a good one.
To my credit, I am kind to geriatrics and animals, though not so much to children, the little blighters. I once surreptitiously pinched a child in a cafe who was screaming blue murder, just to give her something to scream about.
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine for over 40 years told me I was a good person. I did get her into Bitcoin at five thousand euro though. So there’s that.
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Posted in response to @galenkp's Weekend Experiences prompt asking 'Would you desribe yourself as a good person and if so explain why'
The photos are my own but do not necessarily reflect my opinions.
You might not be good by some peoples' definition of goodness, but you are funny! There is great value in stepping outside the lines, good stories to tell. So do tell the story about Kinahan. How on earth did you get out of that one? Blame it on the employee? What happened to him?
You don't like Bob Dylan?
Not civic minded is not the same as not obeying pedantic, overreaching regulations.
The police arrived at a high profile legal services business in a prestigious location, expecting a man in a suit. They got Morticia. This was the 80s. There were few woman other than secretaries in the legal business. They were immediately on the back foot. If I do one thing well it's thinking on my feet and for some reason people find me convincing. They were already aware I gave jobs to ex-addicts so I said the guy lasted one day, mixed up all the deliveries and I had to let him go. I never heard from them again. We managed to sort the employee's tax allowance and he became a life-long friend as well as the best messenger boy I ever had
Bob Dylan...UGH!
You Ninja'd them!
I feel the same way about Dylan. I can read his lyrics, I think those are swell, but can't listen to him sing them. Some of my friends still travel far and wide to go to his concerts.
I am with ya there. Never give the gubmint nuthin' ! I run off the census takers too. :)
Man the barricades! We will not comply:)
Right away, on it!
Wait, am I being detained?
I don't think there are chains that could hold you Mr Cork, Sir.🙃
Haha! I can't believe you pinch someone's child. Mind you, I was nearly tempted many times to do that, too! Little rascals.
Well, @deirdyweirdy, you are honest and funny. It's just like getting hit with a truth bomb that's wrapped in a joke! Haha. You are lucky as it can be irresistibly attractive having both! 💗😊
I know, I'm a real clown!:)
😄 A witty one. 🩷
I think I've met four good people in my life...they weren't perfect, but they were good. I don't think they would pinch a child, though :))
I suspect you are probably a good person, but not perfect. After all, we do have to get through this life.
Four? Why you have been running in the wrong circles!
As to pinching that child, she was so shocked she ceased shrieking and so the end justified the means:)
You made me smile several times:
makes sense :<)
This! 😂
Nice one! Is she HODL-ing now or buying more? ;<)
You would fit in perfectly here, in the Portuguese countryside.
Sending a hug!
Smile? Several times? Well then my work is done!
My friend who's 72, took 5 grand she was keeping in her freezer and handed it over to me. She's still got the Bitcoin...in my wallet:)
I'd fit in well in the Portuguese countryside? Well make up the slaapbank. I'm on my way!
Ah you're a goodin..
You know the important people to be nice to.
I laughed when you said about pinching Molly Coddled McGinty 😂😂
I hope you don't mean I'm an obsequious lick-arse!:)
Yeah, Molly met her match and I'm sure the rest of the cafe's clientele were quietly cheering.
All I can say it's: We can shake hands.
or as we say in Ireland, 'You're a girl after me own heart!'
Cheers for the visit
And so are you! It's good to hear it's not all about sheep.
Much credit for this indeed, even if you do say so yourself.
So, I think you're good. I mean, you can fool some of the people all of the time and fool all of the people all of the time and some of the foolish are people and foolish people can be fooled, or not fooled, and sometimes the foolish can sometimes not be foolish but only appear to be foolish if they pretend to be fooled when in fact they are not fooled...sometimes. Anyway...fuck, I forgot my point now!
Oh hang on I know, I was thinking that I'm not fooled...you're good...even if that means you're good at being bad.
Thanks for your post again this week, I always look forward to it.
Hahaha, or perhaps I'm just bad at being good! At any rate, thanks again for the enticing prompts.
Bad at being good and good at being bad. Don't two wrongs make a right?
You're welcome for the prompts, some curangel votes are coming your way. 😉
Thank you kindly. And at the risk of sounding obsequious, it's a good man who so concerns himself with others.
Why thank you kind lady, I am humbled.
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