ALAS, FAIR MAIDEN, THY TIRE IS FLAT.(LIVING)

From: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH) | Date: July 31, 2000 | Copyright information

Once upon a time there was a fair maiden.

One day, this fair maiden awoke to the sounds of the heavens letting loose with a downpour of rain. This did not prevent the fair maiden from recognizing the fact that she needed to take her daughter to an indoor swimming lesson. Granted, most maidens are not married with children, but stick with me here.

Throwing on a lightweight garment that happened to be close by her bedside, she ignored the urge to comb her tresse...

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