I have three days until Valentine’s Day. I sit at my polished mahogany desk, Tchaikovsky thundering behind me, and ponder how to further woo Julie, the woman I’m falling in love with. I consider taking her out of town for the weekend, but a lack of funding precludes a trip. I could send her flowers if I hadn’t sent her roses a month prior. Maybe I should take her out to dinner-- …showed first 75 words of 1285 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1285 total…went to Mr. Butler to glean advice concerning my dilemma. The knowledge he imparted was so simple. He told me, “You know, Dave, he who hesitates goes stag”. I’ve always remembered those words when any fear of failure has gripped me. I’ve applied it to every aspect of my life. I will give Julie my ! letter. I will bare my heart to her and see if she makes me go stag. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**