March 14, 2004
wanna get physical
Do you remember that Olivia Newton John song "Let's Get Physical"? It's going through my head right now, surely a punishment for a crime committed long ago. In gym class in seventh grade we had to do a dance to it. It involved pretending to dig things up while rocking in a circle. It was not my finest moment.
I went to do the pancake breakfast this morning, round up the volunteers and such. When I sat down to eat, I was alone and I sat at an empty table. Another fellow came over to sit at the table and we ate silently for some time. I can't remember how he started the conversation, but it quickly moved to his participation in the TOPS program.
TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. I will admit to a bit of sensitivity when it comes to talking about taking off or putting on pounds. I admit to further sensitivity when I'm eating. Nevertheless, this fellow was very kind and wants everyone to love the program as much as he does. He lost 23 pounds. His wife lost 16. He says it's easier for men to lose weight than for women.
I picked up a pamphlet on my way home. I think it's underneath the leftover cake I brought home from my friend's house where we had dinner tonight. Do I have to mention the irony there?
Yeah, I didn't think so either.
