Seriously, I don't know whether you are being sarcastic at times or making an elitests attempt in condescension when you include statements like stout lad in your posts. While I appreciate being referred to as a young man / boy, I can't help but think it's just your attempt of talking down to me as if you are somehow more accurate. Also I feel for you to make the claim that me describing Richard Sherman as an intelligent athelete (hmm no mention of black or white except by you ) is somehow a backhanded slap to other "blacks" is an ignorant attempt to create controversery and accuse me of something that I am seriously offended by.
Blimey!
No offense intended, cookie.
But it did seem like overreaching to have to mention Sherman as "intelligent."
Like I said, when I see or hear someone being called intelligent or eloquent, except, of course in me case, I cringe. As if he is specially anointed by holy waters of St. Estavious du Manchester, patronizer saint of the great unwashed.
But let us forget the unpleasantness. Let us drink from the furry cup of friendship and let any animosities drift away in the windy, wayward westward wind of the North Texas prairie ... Blimey, look at the time! Me mum has pot roast and English muffins in the steamer and warm Guinness on the table!
Wish you could dine with us!
(Can't wait to tell me mum I have a new best friend!)