gaiseric

That's true. I remember that last couple of halloweens being wetter than a fish tank.

I'm little confused, is saying "Thank you" a lie? These are simple exchanges, as you have described. Really they are nothing more than that. There is no promise nor expectation thus really no chance to deceive.

Often people lie in an effort to get ahead or to avoid - at some point many of us grow values and lying just becomes not an option. It's interesting to be around a group of people where this has not taken place as there are some very silly exchanges... often these people are so wrapped up in their tails that no one ever notices what's going on.

The really scarry ones are those who are aware of how the world works, what the basic person's values are and uses that information to control. There is nothing I hate more than a hustler, particularly the ones who work the streets. I give money to the poor all the time but I take pride in thinking that I see through some of the bull shit on the streets and try and give to those who really need. Walking past someone looking for change when I know full well that it's a game is not a lie, it's living my truth - right or not.

People may not read your journal until you introduce yourself to them. That's usually how we know you're here.

Yea, you should keep posted on the next sushi night and come meet everyone. It's always fun.