06/06/03’s illustrious band:

The Pants May Be Lying

Brought to you by writer Anne Lamott.

Anne Lamott gave the commencement address at the University of California at Berkeley in May, and the text of her speech was reprinted today on www.Salon.com. She gave the new graduates plenty of good advice, but she saved the best for last. Here it is, in her own words:

“And -- oh my God -- I nearly forgot the most important thing: refuse to wear uncomfortable pants, even if they make you look really thin. Promise me you'll never wear pants that bind or tug or hurt, pants that have an opinion about how much you've just eaten. The pants may be lying! There is way too much lying and scolding going on politically right now without your pants getting in on the act, too.”

You tell ‘em, Anne! Actually, I’ve been taking this principle one step further lately by not wearing pants at all. (And before you assume you’ve just been harassed, think “skirt” or “shorts.”)

Have a good (if damp) weekend!

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