Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. For those of a somewhat devout nature, there is suppose to be a time of penance for all those misdeeds accumulated over the past year. Traditionally, one gives up something for the Lenten period since going about in sack cloth and ashes has gone out of style for now.
The usual ideas of ‘suffering’ for Lent circle around giving up things one likes such as ice cream or candy (kid stuff) beer (man stuff). Since this is written from a male perspective, women are on their own. Maybe stop watching “The View”, noshing or demand more sex. I can’t think of anything else.
Guys, what you need is a list of things that you can do which you CAN and WILL keep right through the Lenten period. Here are some; I’m sure you can with your fertile imaginations add to this list before sundown.
- Give up jogging
- Stop getting out of bed before 10:00
- Exercise! Join the Bowl & Beer League two nights a week
- Improve your mind and body, join a New Age Naked Yoga Club
- Don’t shave for the entire period of Lent
There are many other things that you can do depending on the area of the country in which you live. Test fishing lures, Barcoloungers, become a judge at pole dancing competitions.
Lent does not need to be a dreary time, a prelude to Spring and Easter.
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