when i went

to pick out the carpeting

for my bedroom

up in the cozy loft

of the cottage

the woman

helping me

asked

all of

the relevant questions

including

‘is it a high traffic area?’

i looked her in the eye

and

just couldn’t help myself

when i answered

‘well, i am single and it is my bedroom, so wouldn’t that be funny if i said yes?’

she stopped for a minute

looked back at me

with a confused expression

and checked something off on her paper

i’d love to see her notes

—-

it is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use,

from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

– thomas aquinas