In an effort of self examination, I today tested myself to see if I had ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder).
My wife and I attended the weekly “let’s go to IHOP for breakfast” meeting this morning and I took along my sketchbook for the test.
As you can see, I chose to sketch the condiments on the table. That’s the “I Sketch (and nod)” part, delineated at top-left by the arrow.
My wife, Leta, unknowing of my test, did her usual activity on this weekly occasion…she talked. That’s the “Leta talks” part, delineated by the arrow at mid-right and occupying all remaining space on the page.
I listed what she talked about whilst sketching the condiments. Thus confirming that I indeed do NOT have ADD.
If you throw in my ability to nod my head during these these two divergent, yet simultaneous activities, then certainly I would also have to be considered a Bona fied multi-tasker. Something heretofore only credited to the female gender.
This is of great relief to me since my dear wife is convinced I have ADD and can not walk and chew gum at the same time.
Next on the scientific agenda is a test to disprove the theory that I am only able to hear that which I desire to hear.
