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Light Notes
• I am in shape. Round is a shape. While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor — attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign that read, “Energy efficient vehicle. Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step on exhaust.” A minister parked his car in a no parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES.” When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note. “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket, I’ll lose my job. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION.” I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman where the Self Help section was. She said that if she told me it would defeat the purpose
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