LL-L "Idiomatica" 2006.02.14 (06) [E]

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14 February 2006 * Volume 06
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From: Brooks, Mark <mark.brooks at twc.state.tx.us>
Subject: LL-L "Idiomatica" 2006.02.14 (03) [E]

Hugo,

Yes, I'm very aware of "playing possum."  In fact, I have a graduate degree
in it.  My father was a preacher when I was very young, and even though I
had to be present in the congregation during the sermon, I could lie down in
the pew and sleep.  So, I learned to sleep (and play possum) very, very well
;-)

Once at our church summer camp of ministers and their families, I went to
sleep during the evening service.  Each family was staying in little wooden
cabins.  My dad picked me up to take me to our cabin, and because it was so
dark, he went in the wrong one!  The funny thing is, I was playing possum
the whole time and pointed out to him what he had done wrong!

Mark Brooks 

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