BRING BACK THE BACON
There is a story of an older couple watching TV. The man stretches and says, “Honey, I think I’ll go to the kitchen and get some ice cream. Would you like some?” “Believe I would, thanks.” “Would you like some chocolate sauce on it?” Yes, I would . . . but now be sure and write that down so you won’t forget.” Her husband glares, shakes his head, and marches off to the kitchen. Twenty minutes pass as the husband rustles about. Finally he reappears, carrying a plateful of scrambled eggs. “Why,” exclaims his wife, “I told you to write it down. Here you’ve come back and forgotten my bacon!” Told by (former Senator) Howard Baker
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