ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Being a man I am not amused by all the women who “joke” that their husbands just will not admit that they are lost and ask for directions. But I for one am willing to admit that I do need directions from time to time. But I want to tell you why I am reluctant to stop and ask for help.

THE PEOPLE YOU ASK NEVER KNOW THE DIRECTIONS TO ANYPLACE—ANYPLACE. DO YOU HEAR ME? THEY NEVER KNOW THE DIRECTIONS TO ANYPLACE—EVEN IF IT IS JUST A FEW BLOCKS AWAY!

“How long have you lived here?” “All my life.” “And you don’t know where the post office is?” “No, I’m sorry.” “You’re sorry? Sorry doesn’t tell the half of it!”

I stopped at a store in Cave Creek yesterday and inquired about a new store in town. The lady didn’t know where it was. She sent me about a mile in the wrong direction to look for it. It turns out it was only about two blocks from her store.

Reluctant to admit I am lost. No! Reluctant to stop and ask for directions? YES!