At home after davening on Shabbos morning, the Rov’s wife asked him how he thought the drasha went. The Rov shrugged and said, "I just don't think the drasha ever got off the ground." The wife looked over at him, and before she could stop herself, she said, "Well, it sure did taxi long enough!"
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