Write Or Wrong 6

*This week’s column is dedicated to all those ladies and gents that are graduating high school this year. Good luck out there.

It’s June, the end of the school year and time for two big events. That’s right ladies and gentlemen; it’s time for graduation and, more importantly, the prom. That’s right, the prom.

It’s that magical night where the guys trade in their baseball caps, baggy jeans, and sneakers for a tuxedo. And the ladies? Well, they trade in whatever they wear from the dress of their dreams. It’s time to go all out. The night to look good and have fun. The prom folks! Get happy. But, as there always is, there’s a catch. We all know that there are two mainstays of prom night that have not changed over the years: alcohol and sex. Oh, don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about, because odds are that those of you who go to prom will partake in one of, if not both, of these temptations. It’s just a fact.

And I know what you’re saying, “But, Rick, you’re in college, you went to your prom already. Why do you care?” Well, for your information, I never went to my senior prom. The reason? Never you mind. But the fact is that this month I’ll be escorting my girlfriend to her senior prom and I know a lot of her friends that will be in attendance.

But I care because I have heard a lot of prom “horror stories” from friends. All I’m asking is that those of you who indulge in those pleasures, be they liquid, chemical or physical; just be safe. The last thing I want to hear about is more kids dying from the nasty mix of drugs and alcohol, or tales of pregnant freshman in college. Just be responsible. Look out for one another. Guys, if you see that girl that’s had one too many drinks, just look out for her. Ladies, remember to look out for you guys as well.

I know that you’re all probably thinking that I’m some loser for writing all this but I do care. A lot of you who read this column fall into the category of folks that I’m talking to. So, just be careful. It only takes one time and the rest of your life is ruined. That’s it I’m done with my sermon.

Next Week: The Nearness Of You

Pop Culture Pick of the Week: The Bourne Identity

I command you all to go see this movie. It’s a smart, well directed action/espionage thriller starring Matt Damon as the enigmatic Jason Bourne. Helmed by Go director Doug Limen, this movie has something for everyone. Action for the guys, a hot leading man for the ladies, and as an added bonus, a hot leading lady. That’s right gents, Frankie (Run Lola Run) Potente is in this flick. Yes, I know there hasn’t been a big amount of buzz on this one but wouldn’t it be cool if you were in on the sleeper hit of the summer? Screw Ben Affleck and The Sum of All Fears, the Bourne Identity is where it’s at. See it. You’ll thank me for the recommendation.