I often warn people...

...that I don't have a filter. I don't swear much or say inappropriate things. But I'm sarcastic and quick to speak. My thoughts regularly roll off my tongue before I can consider their impact. I seldom speak with ill-intention, and yet my words can be cutting, especially to those who aren't used to me.

I don't want people to have to get used to me to like me. I don't want to hurt people with my words. I don't want to hide my heart behind sarcasm. I don't want to use wit and humor as a constant ply for attention.

And I really really really don't want sarcasm to be the first thing people think of when they think of me.

Thus, I'm launching a grand experiment: One week. No sarcasm. A fee of a dime for each time I slip. Payable to...the offering plate at church.

And.....go!