…speaking of “jumping through hoops”, I recall a certain student-teacher basketball game some years back……when it looked like the faculty was on the verge of winning, some panic ensued on the part of the student players. Nate hollered at his team mates"NO! It’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings!!" Seconds later, Mrs. Godfrey’s sinking an easy two from center court to cinch the game for the faculty, and Mrs. Godfrey sings “Nah nah NAH NAH, Nah nah NAH NAAAHHH, hey, HEEEEEYYYYY!” in Nate’s face.
….that kitchen table…….a real clearinghouse of practical knowledge…….