Where has the witty banter gone?

Alas... I came to a sad realization today; I feel as though my skills
of witty banter have been dulled to the point of non-existence. My
vocabulary seems to have gone flaccid and my ability to construct
coherent, intellectually stimulating sentences has disappeared.

Fortunately, I did not have to come to this realization after being
verbally obliterated by some master of rhetoric (I don't think my ego
could have survived the shame of it)- I simply came to the conclusion
on my own.

This sad prospect may or may not be true, however, it has been so
long since I engaged in a formidable battle of wits that I am fearing
the worst. The razor sharp blade that was my once intellect now feels
to be about as deadly as a sopping wet cotton ball being shot from a
rotting slingshot.

I am in crisis here! I think I'm going to spend the entire summer
reading Shakespeare and trying to regain what I've lost.

If anyone has any suggestions PLEASE -for the love of all that is
humorous and and intelligent in this world- TELL me!! Email
suggestions to bezrrk@gmail.com

Until next time...

James