Quit Dickin' Around

Dick is a very old school guy. He grew up pretty much taking care of himself and hasn't been given any handouts. Because of that, he has a lot if wisdom, if you can get it outta him by getting past his gruff "Walter Kowalski" exterior. He's usually pretty quiet and just surveys the scene. It's obvious that has opinions and thoughts but he files them away, ready to open them when the time is right. He is definitely not a victim and simply does not deal with bullshit of any kind.

He recently quit smoking after 45! Years. He's been grumpy as hell but he doesn't have a cough anymore, or gurgling in his throat, so that's cool. He can be grumpy if he wants.

The subject was brought up while on a family trip last week, that I was convieniently not present for. Dick, Mary, my sister and her husband were at In n Out. Everyone was praising him for quitting smoking:

"It really is amazing that you just quit cold turkey after 45 years."

"Yeah, you should be proud. They say it's one of the hardest things to kick"

Dick had had enough of this touchy feely shit. "It's not that hard to do! You can do anything you put your mind to!"

His speech got faster and more abrupt as irritation filled his voice

"It's all bullshit. Anyone can do it! You just have to!"

Everyone fell silent as his intensity grew.

"I just told myself to do it! And I did it! You can do anything you put your mind to!"

Everyone was uncomfortable and afraid that he was going to let loose on them: "Do you want that French fry? Just put your mind to it! Fucking chew it and swallow it! That's all there is to it! You just fucking do it! You just eat the shit out of it!"

Dick doesn't want your accolades or sympathy. He just wants you to shut the fuck up. And probably a cigarette.