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Scene: Hotel Bathroom
Dilemma: The Toilet Paper is right next to the Tissues. Toilet Paper would be the obvious choice. But the Tissue looks so soft, infused with lotion. There’s no need to economize. The room is paid for. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?
Scene: Conference Area
Dilemma: After 9 straight hours of presenting to wide-eyed Vicks and vixens, you are in desperate need of imbibition. One of the women from an earlier session asks if you’ll join her at the cocktail lounge, where you were headed anyway. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?
Scene: Home, in the Kitchen
Dilemma: Everyone gathers to greet you on your return, and receive their customary gifts. For years, you’ve learned the drill. You’ve lived it. You’ve loved it. You, traveling man, fly off to remote region of continental US or Alaska. You purchase presents, preferably not from the Airport MiniMall. You distribute these as soon as you cross the domestic threshold. These are your good graces. As you bend on one knee to hand Naya her bracelet, a new “Ooh” joins the chorus of familiar “Aahs!”. When Tristan opens his new book bearing misshapen photos of exotic insects, there is that “Ooh” again. When you stand to deliver the lavender hemp-seed lotion to your wife, that took you hours upon hours to find, you come face to face with the dilemma. Alex’s mom, our newest family member, stands with hands clasped, giftless. I don't know what to do.
“This is for you, Gaby.”
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