DID YOU HEAR THAT?

This situation plays itself out millions of times a day. Neither the country nor the ethnicity or religion of the people involved matter. It's all the same.

Picture a get-together of a group of married couples. There is lively conversation about the usual things - families, kids, schools, churches, politics, etc. Eventually the men in the group are individually asked:

"What did you do today?"

The first man may state a number of things that he had done that day and conclude with...

"...and I cleaned the house."

Invariably, one (or more) of the women in the group will turn to her mate and say:

"Did you hear that? He cleaned the house."

After a few uncomfortable seconds another of the men will be asked about his activity that day. The concluding statement may be...

"...and I bought (name of wife) some roses."

Again, one (or more) of the women in the group will turn to her mate and say:

"Did you hear that? He bought her roses."

After another uncomfortable pause, another of the men will be asked about his activity that day. The concluding statement may be...

"...and I cooked (name of wife) dinner."

Again, one (or more) of the women in the group will turn to her mate and say:

"Did you hear that? He cooked her dinner."

I've always wondered why our wives ask if "we heard that". My guess is that they care about our hearing as much as they care about our vision, dental and other aspects of our overall health.

Guys, if this happens to you, just realize that it's a hearing check.

It couldn't be anything else.

Could it?

Readers, enjoy your day.