"Rats on that for a game of marbles.' Ciwt just became acquainted with this (very) old timey phrase coined by Englishwoman who lived to a ripe old age. Apparently she used it when she had had enough of some obligation or project. "Screw it" might be a modern version. However it is said, Ciwt is well acquainted with the spirit of the phrase in the longish, darkish, drearyish last few months of the year. Never seems like a time to begin anything of consequence - even holiday preparations if you aren't particularly in to holidays. And all fitness equipment and diet foods seem like enemies. Comfort food, mystery books, ipad binges or just plain bed with cats (or dogs) call more strongly, All very anti the Puritan ethic of carrying on and producing with energetic cheer at all costs. But, often at this time of year, Ciwt just thinks "Rats on that..."
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