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May 26, 2006
OFF LEASH: On the impossible
"Off Leash" is an occasional column by Fiddler. Past columns can be found here.
Eleanor Roosevelt once said that "you must do the thing which you think you cannot do." It was in this spirit that I attempted yesterday to squeeze myself through the locked metal gate on our back door. I was excited -- perhaps overly so -- about my impending walk and impatient for the gate to be opened.
This was, in retrospect, unwise. Only my head will fit through the bars. I immediately became aware of this unfortunate fact and attempted to extricate myself from the gate's cold, unforgiving grip. I found that I could not. This was, in a word, distressing. After some wriggling and with a bit of assistance, I was eventually set free, the gate was unlocked, and the walk took place as usual.
I learned, however, that squeezing through those bars is a thing I cannot do. I also learned that Eleanor's little bromide, while no doubt well-meaning, is not applicable in all situations. It might cheer you up during the Depression, but be careful lest your head get stuck.
Posted by teb at May 26, 2006 10:27 AM