The Last Hurrah of Summer (standard:humor, 904 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 04 2010	Views/Reads: 3018/1947	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
As the last firecracker sizzled in the night, I heaved a sigh of relief. It is not that I do not enjoy a good firework display, but after all, when you have seen one firecracker they are all just about the same. The thing they all have in common is they c

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she caught me cold turkey. 

I just came out of the bedroom and my wife looked at me rather oddly and
said, "Doesn't that tie need to be cleaned?" 

I am most particular about my ties, and I like them clean. 

"Would you like me," she said almost matter-of-factly, "to launder your
tie?" 

Without thinking (which is my strong suit), I took my tie off and handed
it to her not noticing the sly little smile playing right underneath 
her nose. As soon as the tie exchanged hands she said, "Oh, I see 
you're not wearing a tie today. Maybe you can help me clean out the 
garage." 

I certainly have plenty of work to do perfecting the art of loafing.
Just when I think I got everything down pat, my whole plan runs askew. 
I am reminded of what the Bible says. "Be not wise in thine own eyes: 
fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, 
and marrow to thy bones" (Proverbs 3:7-8). 

The Pennsylvania Dutch have a saying, "We grow too soon old, and too
late smart." 


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