| MY FIRST DATE WITH SARA Memories of Robby B. I remember when I was about to go on my first date with Sara, I was nervous about what to talk about. While waiting for Sara to finish primping, I was all alone in the parlor with her parents, so I decided to ask Mr. McCarty for some advice. He replied, "Son, there are three subjects that always work. Those are food, family and philosophy." I was much obliged for the advice, then Sara came out looking beautiful, so we left to our local soda fountain. With ice cream sodas in front of us, we just stared at each other for a long time. As the nervousness built inside me, I remembered Mr. McCarty's advice and chose the first topic. I asked Sara, "Do you like potato pancakes"? She said, "No" and the silence returned. After a few more uncomfortable minutes, I thought of my talk with Mr. M. and turned to the second item on the list. I asked her, "Do you have a brother"? Again, Sara said "No" and there is silence once again. It was time to play my last card. I thought of her father's advice and asked, "If you did had a brother, do you think he would like potato pancakes"? |