Rosalie MerkelThroughout my years of expertise and education, I've kept my thoughts mostly to myself-mentally reserved, you might say. Over the years, I've heard countless excuses from students for not showing up to class, each one more creative than the last. Butit was the infamous "shoelace excuse" that finally inspired me to spill the beans. And mind you, I do have a sense of humor... as you're about to find out. Read More Read Less