Ran into my old third grade teacher some years back, and she made an interesting comment. She said, “Gary, I knew you would be a preacher or a politician because you would never shut up.”
All I can remember is that she was always pulling my ears, but I never connected the dots. She should have told me to be quiet. People need to be more specific. Looking at my big ears sixty-four years later, I wonder if my year in third grade has anything to do with their appearance today.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Now I understand why she checked off the comment on my report card every quarter that said, “Needs Improvement.” Teachers, be more specific. Just look at what it cost this little boy.
Give it some thought.
Gary