Never say Never

Just like the word "hate," I also try to avoid the word "never." One is cruel and the other is permanent. If I'm expected to keep growing and learning, neither of these words belongs in my vocabulary.

I've had girlfriends announce they will never remarry. I've attended the next wedding. The husband likes to state (loudly) that he will never have another dog after this one. My next dog and I will miss him.

As far as I can tell, I will probably never go sky diving and I will avoid camping with everything I can muster. I might hate ideas or situations I find myself in -- I will not hate people.