ON YOUR MARK, GET SET... by Michael Webb
There are stock car races and thoroughbred races, I prefer leaf races.
One of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday afternoon is a picnic near a gurgling brook. After the wine, cheese, bagels and strawberries I�m ready to head off to the races.
Athena and I each search for the perfect leaf - one that is light enough to float briskly along with the current and yet tough enough to survive the ravages of whirlpools and being tossed against boulders. If there are no leaves to be found sticks can be substituted.
If you plan in advance you can spend a couple of dollars at the toy store and buy rubber ducks or toy boats to race. Not only are these races wonderful for a couple, they are fun for the whole family.
We might race 3, 5 or more times. We keep track of how many wins we each have and the overall loser gets to buy ice cream, hot chocolate or some other treat for the winner.
So for that next date, consider a day at the races.
Michael Webb is author of The RoMANtic's Guide: Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love. You can order at Amazon.com or for more of Michael's FREE tips, visit http://www.TheRomantic.com
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