I am reading Les Miserables with my Dad, my little brother Michael, and Candy. We share favorites quotes, discuss characters and ideas....we've read a couple other classics together and I love it.
Anyway, during our discussion last night Dad mentioned that he went to work without his pants on. Check it out, and tell me if you think he is pulling my leg.
Dad (in response to an email from Michael): Powerful. Will someone please take this wretched book from my hands so I can get something done!!! I didn't dress myself properly this morning and spent the day at work without pants in order to finish an amazing section.
Me: dad, did you really go to work without your pants? :)
Dad: Yes I was at work without pants. If you pretend you did it on purpose and act nonchalant nobody seems to notice.
Me: Dad, what were you wearing? your UNDERWEAR?!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAAA
Dad: Yes underwear.
Me: Dad, sean told me you are pulling my leg. Are you? I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! If this is true, you lived everyone's worst nightmare. And tell me, who told you that you were pantless? Or did you discover it on your own?
Dad: Walking through the terminal in Dallas in my underwear is an experience I will not soon forget. Especially with black socks and shoes! Fortunately the Captain I was with was understanding and removed his as well in order to make me feel less conspicuous. Very nice guy.
Me: I'm going to blog about this so you'd better tell me the truth!
I was laughing my head off at him last night, but this morning I feel like perhaps I should be laughing at myself. I won't be sure until I see him face to face.
Les Mis has a powerful affect on people--just didn't know exhibitionism was one of them!
ReplyDelete(FYI - Les Mis is one of my favorite books--the abridged version. Even Victor Hugo said he was too wordy in the original. The story is much easier to follow without details of the London sewer system and other distractions.)
Sherri, I am 30% into the unabridged version. I hope to finish before I turn 40. :) I am loving it, mostly. There are some parts that are over my head - the first several chapters of "Cosette" are about the detail leading up to the Waterloo and I'm just not familiar enough with it. I have so much to learn! I'm glad to hear another person say it is one of their favorite books - it will keep me going through the depths.
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