Once A Liar…

A few weeks ago I was perusing a professional networking site that a few of my friends in Dallas and some former colleagues have joined. I came across a familiar yet uncommon name. It was a name that caused me to pause and take a deep breath. I clicked on a link to the web page associated with the name. I was taken to resume of a man who was my first serious relationship. The relationship had its ups and downs but mostly consisted of downs. Mr. C had a habit of lying and cheating. His resume clearly showed that he had not stopped lying. The resume listed a degree from a university that had placed Mr. C on academic probation. He subsequently transferred to the school I attended. Mr. C and I finished our degrees together and graduated in the same semester. The resume also stated that Mr. C was on the Dean’s list. While he graduated with a better than average GPA he was never on the Dean’s list. I couldn’t verify his professional accomplishment since I severed ties with Mr. C many years ago. I’m sure there were a few overstated achievements and general liberties taken. Reading his resume confirmed I made a great choice by kicking his ass to the curb. Once a liar, always a liar.