Well, Shut My Mouth!

I love southern expressions. This is one of my faves.

I think this one comes from someone doing something jaw-dropping and unexpected. In my world, it's taken on a new meaning. I'm trying to learn to shut my mouth. Everyone does not need to know my opinion. This is the hardest habit I've ever tried to change. I'm not there yet.

The oldies wouldn't say "sh**" if they had a mouth full of it. (Another of my favorite southern expressions.) Sometimes they look at me, all wide-eyed, like "I can't believe that came out of your mouth."

I do a little mantra in my mind: Shut up, shut up! Give me two glasses of wine and that's no longer an option.