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FEBRUARY 6TH - Pancake Quiz

February 6, 2020

If your head was a pancake

would it be flat?

or

would you have it upright

medallion-like perched upon your neck?

This seems an insignificant question

but it is one

that divides us

deeply

So make your decision…

If you’ve opted for flat

then you have created space for a variety of toppings and spreads

lemon and sugar

nutella and cream

butter and jam

as classic examples

flat means diversity

you can dress it up or dress it down

but visibility and being noticed is highly dependent

on how you’ve dressed it

Upright, medallion-like perched upon your neck

a totally different beast

so many considerations

which way does the pancake rim face?

across the shoulders?

belly to back?

or have you a revolve collar that allows it to change

a pancake body-part weather-vane?

I believe

firmly

that those who opted for flat

are the more relaxed of us

possibly more social

a bit flirty at times - depending on the dressing

maybe a little insecure - superficially that is - needing affirmations

such as

Your cream topping looks fabulous

or

Nice jam

Those who opted for upright

different breed entirely

alert, focussed ready to go, types

we all need an upright in a crisis

the person who can steer the ship to shore

although

upright can be

uptight

a little less relaxed

a little bit of a pancake stress-head

occasionally - and I mean this sincerely - occasionally

a bit neurotic

but

if you are upright

medallion-like pancake perched upon your neck

then a medal you deserve for your vigilant steadfastness

So this question

If your head was a pancake

you may not have taken too seriously

to start with

but it is clear

very clear

who is who and what is what

if you take the time

to think about it

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