ISSUE: 197
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
- Abraham Lincoln
POTPOURRI

When a Man Says The Right Thing


They say it doesn't happen often, but it does happen!

Marty wakes up at home with a huge hangover. He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees are a couple of aspirins and a glass of water on the bedside table. He sits up and sees his clothing laid out in front of him, clean and pressed. Marty looks around the room and sees that it is in a perfect order, spotless and tidy, as is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirin and sees a note on the table: "Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to go shopping. Love you."
So Marty goes to the kitchen and, sure enough, there is a hot breakfast and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating.
Marty asks, "Son, what happened last night?"
His son says, "Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and delirious. Broke some furniture, were sick in the hallway, and gave yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door."
Confused, Marty asks, "So, why is everything in order and so clean, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?"
His son replies, "Oh that! Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you said, "Lady, leave me alone, I'm married'!"


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