Grumpy Boyfriend Skip

My boyfriend and I were out looking at work boots. He got all cranky about it (I think it was having to deal with the salespeople that had no clue). So he decided to abandon the whole idea. He stalked out of the store with me in tow, him fuming about inept people…I grabbed his hand and said, “Let’s skip.” He looked at me like I was crazy, then I started pulling him along. He started smiling and by the time we got to the car, we were both laughing. Thank you for the inspiration!!! –Rebecca

Skipping as Performance Art

I was up skiing in VT this winter and thought of you. I went to the supermarket and was feeling in a silly mood so I grabbed a basket and started skipping down the aisles. Most people were really mad at me and called me gay and stuff but others loved it. I found it quite interesting and amusing and like a performance art piece or a social study. I suppose I could have knocked someone down but I didn’t come close. When I get up my nerve, I’ll do it again somewhere. It’s not easy to skip alone I guess but it’s certainly an elation.