My husband David has a favorite story that he loves to tell. I’ve heard it dozens of times.Without exception, when he tells this story he laughs and laughs and always finishes with a big smile on his face. This is one happy memory. Here it is:
He’s in Mr. Hermanson’s high school math class. His teacher is writing on the blackboard with his back to the class. One of the boys shouts “Question!” Mr. Hermanson turns and says “Question, is there a question?” No one answers. The geeky math teacher is confused and disappointed. The students are struggling to keep from cracking up. Lather, rinse and repeat. An entire semester of hilarity at Mr. Hermanson’s expense.
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