WHAT'S UP WITH SLAYING?
For those of us who are familiar with social media lingo, you already know I am not talking about killing people, even though that is what the word 'slay' originally means - to kill or murder someone. A while ago, I came online (my facebook account in particular) and saw pictures of gorgeously dressed ladies 'slaying', according to their captions. The lovely pictures were nothing new. What was new was the word 'to slay', which I understand to refer to the fact that the posters look so good they dazzle their viewers, and that's OK. I like beauty in people and things, so when I see it, I appreciate it. I know I am not alone in my love for beauty. People generally love beauty and so naturally, these lovely pictures attract alot of 'likes' and comments of admiration. And that's OK. But then I have noticed a class of people. I am going to call them 'slay-Queen haters'. They are the main reason for this post. I see statements by thes