What words would I use?

I have frequently pondered the meaning of a catch phrase used, and in my opinion over used, in our present society. I hear people using it in a myriad of circumstances. From a professional athlete in an interview with ESPN or Fox sports, to Sale's trainers. People whose job it is to communicate with others.

Are ready for it? Well ready of not here it comes. "It is what it is." My questions are , "what is it?" And "what else could it be?"

When you are talking is the price of that car or what interest rate they are giving. We are told, "it is what it is." The Athlete is asked about the progress he is making in re-negotiating his contract and his relationship with his coach, other players and management and he replies, "It is what it is."

I don't know about you but that answer leaves me a little empty, kind of like eating rice cakes. My first response is to shout, "of course it is what it is." It couldn't be what it is not, could it?


It seems that maybe just maybe, we have mastered the art of talking without saying anything. I suppose this post could be a prime example of this statement. With all all due apologies to the poet, it could be "much a do about nothing?" Yet I still don't know what it is.

Words have the power to create or destroy. Words have the ability to hurt or to heal. Words can be used to unite or divide. What power do these word have?

If words have meaning then what is the meaning of these words?

Consider these words:

I love you. You are my life. Great work. You're special. I do! I Will! I believe in you. "You are so beautiful to me!" "Thanks for the memories." "I will remember you." "I am praying for you."

"It is what it is!"

Just some things to think about on the way!

Bob