So, I journeyed into campus early today solely for the purpose of a couple of meetings this morning. It's a warm and sunny day, so in the spirit of playful irreverence and comfort, I opted to wear decided to wear my salmon-colored pants with a navy blazer, blue & white university stripe oxford cloth button-down, and a pair of dark brown penny loafers.
Once there and on my way into D. Wormer Hall for the first meeting, a male student stopped me to compliment me on the pants with a huge smile and "that" special searching look in his eyes. Plus a handshake that lasted just a little too long. I thanked him and continued on my way, but I couldn't help remembering that old Levi's Dockers commercial from the fall of 2000.
And no. The irony of my frequent complaints about the messages people unwittingly send with their clothing and this humorous little episode is not lost on me. I can hear the chorus of collective jeers and raspberries now.
-- Heinz-Ulrich
Once there and on my way into D. Wormer Hall for the first meeting, a male student stopped me to compliment me on the pants with a huge smile and "that" special searching look in his eyes. Plus a handshake that lasted just a little too long. I thanked him and continued on my way, but I couldn't help remembering that old Levi's Dockers commercial from the fall of 2000.
And no. The irony of my frequent complaints about the messages people unwittingly send with their clothing and this humorous little episode is not lost on me. I can hear the chorus of collective jeers and raspberries now.
-- Heinz-Ulrich