Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

In response to last week’s imponderable question, “Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouth closed?,” my ethics-in-business friend Blair retorted, “Only a man would ask that question,” to which my equestrian friend Royce replied, “That is a question only a woman can answer.”   My business development friend Ray wondered, “Not sure I even want to go there!” to which my temple friend Richard declaored, “I think the best advice I can offer on this week’s imponderable is ‘Back away slowly and no one will get hurt.’”

Now that we have that established, my realtor friend Lara challenged, “Are you implying that men CAN put mascara on with their mouths closed? :) ”

My interfaith community friend and RN Ann explained, “There's a tiny, little-known muscle that connects the eyes to the mouth.  The wider she opens her eyes, the wider her mouth opens.  It works just the opposite in men.  The more their eyes close, the more their mouths open, especially while driving, sitting in church or listening to their wives.”  My dad’s beach buddy Bob suggested, “to catch the drippings.”

My social media friend Mark daringly responded, “I’d like to know what they would do with their mouth closed.”

Please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

The future is already here. Is it evenly distributed" [paraphrasing William Gibson]

Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly.

Hal

Do you know a small business in ATL that is paying too much for healthcare (or can’t afford to offer healthcare benefits)?  As part of a solution that was covered in Atlanta Business Journal and Coastal Seasons (cover story starts on pg 24), I would appreciate an introduction to that business.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm.   I invite you to call or email me to catch up.