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What would you say to a flasher?

WSU police released this drawing of a man suspected of exposing himself on the Pullman campus. (Washington State University police courtesy)
WSU police released this drawing of a man suspected of exposing himself on the Pullman campus. (Washington State University police courtesy)

Washington State University has a flasher on the loose. See story.  Police think he's been involved in at least six incidents.

My EndNotes co-author and I -- Hi Cathy -- were flashed by a guy years ago during our GU in Florence days. A guy drove by on a bike flashing away. On a bike. Don't try that at home!

When you're young, it's difficult to react with any amount of sarcasm or cool. It's so creepy. But we need to encourage older women like us to rehearse some witty retorts.

Perhaps start singing "Is that all there is?"

Because this should be a G-rated blog, I will offer no more suggestions on how mature women could respond.

But your suggestions are welcome.

(Sketch courtesy of WSU police)
 

Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.