Agnes by Tony Cochran for July 19, 2014

Nothing wrong with facing your fears Agnes, but maybe it’s time to move on from the high dive.

Always, always have the ice cream first.

If you get the ice cream, you’ll have a happy and certain death.

Who wants to die with ice cream left uneaten?

I was scared of the high dive, too, Agnes. I was also scared to dive off the edge of the pool. Turned out facing your fears is over rated. Go for the ice cream, and just forget it.

Wasn’t there one year when she actually did jump (or fall – I can’t remember) off the high dive?

Life’s uncertain, Agnes. Eat dessert first.

we all agree. Agnes should have her ice cream first. Then with a full, satisfied, happy tummy – approach the high dive board. Say hello high dive board. and walk away. It will still be there tomorrow to haunt her summer.