No, that is a perfect example.  Look how little energy is put into asking,
even hinting, that he mow the lawn.  Immediately a great expenditure of
energy is made in 1. fleeing the scene at great speed (a lot of physical
energy), 2. devising a myriad of excuses (much mental energy), or 3.
theatrically feigning total exhaustion (both mental and physical energy).

As Will Rogers is said to have said, "It is a shame to waste youth on young
people."

John+


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ward" <mward@...>
To: <faithandlife@...>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 9:56 AM
Subject: RE: [FaithandLife] urban myths


> John+
>
> <snip>We may have found something better that a perpetual motion
> machine--something that puts out more energy than is put in!
>
> That may be true of a possum, but not a teenager.  Just ask one to mow
> the lawn....
>
> MLW+
>
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