Hobbesian Choice

We were presented with the dilemma of the following choices:  (i) 7 5^th grade boys (10-11 years old) at a black tie event for Children’s National Medical Center; and (ii) 20 8^th grade girls (13-14 years old) at a Taylor Swift concert.

As a practical matter, there was no choice in the matter.  Jim is Chair of CNMC, so his presence was a requirement at the Children’s Ball.  Fortunately, I enjoy Taylor Swift’s music, and the concert was quite fun.  As it turned out, a great time was had by the boys, who all cleaned up quite nicely.

And a fabulous time was had by all the girls.

The only complaint I had was that I had underestimated the frequency and pitch of the squealing by 8^th grade girls.  My eardrums may never be the same!