[at-l] Jordan

[AThiker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Felix)]

A few years ago, when Michael Jordan retired from basketball for the
green grass of a baseball diamond, many people thought he wanted to
prove he was multi-talented. We all knew that already. Michael was
experiencing malaise and was lethargic in his monotonous basketball
world. How could he not be, standing that much higher on the talent
scale than those around him. The second time he retired he was out of
the limelight. Many thought he was going to settle in to retirement and
enjoy the wealth he'd accumulated. Not so. Michael went looking for
himself. He bounced around in various low-scale jobs. Then, one day, he
found himself in a job he actually enjoyed. He was, in fact, in charge
of the "Monkey House" at the San Diego zoo. He found that he could talk
to the various monkeys, orangutans, apes, gorillas et.al...all of the
primates, without feeling like he was being judged. He really liked the
Reese's Monkeys because of their peanut butter filling. Anyway...there
was much discussion in 'the house' as to whether Michael should return
to the hardwood while his fisical condition would allow it. Once it was
gone, it was gone for good, they reasoned. Michael, on the other hand,
didn't want to look bad to the public eye that had paid him so well over
the years. Well, one thing lead to another and, with strong egos
involved, a somewhat serious argument insued. It was determined that the
only way to solve the problem once and for all was for there to be a
great challenge.  There would be a head to head match of wits in a
'winner takes all' game of Trivial Pursuit. Michael jumped out to an
early lead and it appeared that he would remain retired...and watch his
sun set from the beach. Not so. In a display of fortitude unlike Michael
had experienced since the '89 Pistons, the primate scored an improbable
come-from-behind win. This astounded Michael...to the point of giving
him the same fire the victor used to come from behind for the win.
Michael knew he belonged on the hardwood again. As he was driving away,
Michael noticed the zoo's Marquee. It read:

Ape Rules, Fuels Jock


(I will not apologize for this other than to say "I'm sorry".)


--
Felix J. McGillicuddy
ME-->GA '98
"Your Move"
http://Felixhikes.tripod.com/