First a selection pithy truths:
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a government.
John Adams
If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the
newspaper you are misinformed.
Mark Twain
Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of government.
But then I repeat myself.
Mark Twain
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Only in Ireland, well, maybe Arkansas, too!
A little boy in Ireland was kidnapped.
The kidnappers sent him home with a ransom note.
His mother sent him back with the money.
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The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands.
The instructor said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make your delivery that much easier. Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path."
"Gentlemen, remember -- you're in this together. It wouldn't hurt you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both."
The room suddenly became very quiet as the men absorbed this information.
After a few moments a man, name unknown, at the back of the room, slowly
raised his hand.
"Yes?" said the Instructor.
"I was just wondering if it would be all right, if she carries a golf bag
while we walk?"
Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?
This level of sensitivity can't be taught