You Talk Too Much

I know it's Mother's Day but I have too many instances of this topic in a 24 hour period. Maybe if I address it here, it will have some therapeutic value.

I talk too much. No, I'm not a 'great conversationalist" or an eloquent public speaker. I just plain can't shut my mouth once it opens.

Sometimes I am very quiet and you might not know this side of me. Be glad, be very glad if this is you.

Once I get to yappin', jaws a flappin', I become boorish. Much like my blog but it's harder to navigate away from me in person. I even recognize that I am talking too much but it's like my jaw is possessed and is running on autopilot.

This gets me into trouble at times too. You know, don't know when to shut up. TMI (Too Much Information) or foot in mouth syndrome. My wife calls me on it and then I know I'm in trouble. I've never had a problem sharing my opinion or vast knowledge of trivial facts with anyone whether they cared to hear them or not. We all have character defects and this is one of a suitcase full of mine.

Last night we had a great Mother's day eve dinner. The restaurant is called Marzano (I'll be writing about it separately) and is in Parkland. Outstanding food!

As we are leaving I had to comment on the conversation I was eavesdropping on at the next table. It was two older couples and working their second bottle of wine so hearing wasn't too much of an issue for us.

This simple comment turned into a conversation of over 45 minutes. When you get a couple of democrats pretty well lubed on vino and a very conservative military blabber-mouth, it's a recipe for conversational disaster.

If only I could shut my mouth. If only I could keep my opinions to myself. If only I knew more about what I was talking about BEFORE I started sharing my knowledge!


I think George Thoroughgood was singing about someone like me (You Talk Too Much). I am just like the talking heads I despise. At least they get paid to yammer.

I don't see it changing anytime soon so just try to avoid me.



I too am brimming with crap.