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Copyright © Louis Schmier and Atwood Publishing.
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2001 07:16:02 -0400 (EDT)
Random Thought: Can't Really Do Both At The Same Time
I have a mischievous, teenage ritual I occasionally go through as
Susan and I are driving down the superhighways or on the two-lane
backroads. When the moment strikes me, when I want to break the monotony
of steaking along these boring concrete or tarred ribbons, or I just want
to feel Susan, I romantically coo, "I need some energy." At that moment, I
momentarily go into a contortionist's act worthy of performing on any
vaudeville stage. Quickly leaning way over towards her side, straining
over the center panel, extended hands tightly on the steering wheel, head
more than slightly turned towards her, eyes jammed hard into the left
corner of my sockets to keep them on the road, face twisted, lips puckered
and extended right towards her. About the only thing I don't do, is put
a leg behind my head. Anyway, with a nervous quickness, she leans over,
gives me the rejuvenating peck on my cheek or lips, pushes me back with a
slight smile, and tells me in a soft reprimanding tone to mind the road.
Not the safest way either to drive or get kissed.
From my experiences, I can honestly say that researching and
teaching at the same time are something like that. It's like trying to
drive safely while lusciously kissing my beautiful Susan. If I want to
drive safely, I can't at the same time give that loving kiss from Susan
the attention it truly deserves.
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