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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I stand hat in hand, humbled

They sat across the room at my favorite lunch spot. Father and son out for a boys day. This kid raised the bar on cute to a whole new level. About 3 or 4 years old,short little legs swinging under his chair. Camo ball cap and jeans, just like dad's. You could almost feel the hero worship. And grumpy old man me, I'm thinking the kid is learning it's OK that eat with your hat on. Why dosen't he teach the child some table manners. I guess no one taught him, that's what's wrong with America today. Then the cheeseburgers came, and his young face nearly split with his grin. Dad took his cap off and his son followed suit still grinning and still worshipping.My dear Lord when will I ever learn. Please forgive me young father.God bless you and may the look in your son's eyes never fade.
Posted by James at 4:46 PM

11 comments:

  1. Suburban PrincessJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Awww we all get humbled from time to time.

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  2. Gail, northern CaliforniaJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, James. This was worth the too-long wait. Thank you.

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  3. Main Line SportsmanJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Months go by and then...WHAM...a top quality post. Keep 'em coming my friend!

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  4. Sara LouiseJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    It's lovely to see you James :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Why is it every time I read your long awaited posts, i am all choked up. Is it that big heart of yours bulging underneath the endearing grumpiness or simply the way you show us what, how and who we are? all of us.
    Joelle at
    Http://passagetotangier.blogspot.com

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  6. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    This makes me miss my son and his three year old boy so much! You do have a gift for capturing a moment. Praise second thoughts!

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  7. Home on the RangeJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I just did a quick check of the net before sleep and I'm so glad that this is what I chose to read.

    Bless you.

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  8. Lou ArcherJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Sweet.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    well written, and even more well observed.
    -Brohammas

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  10. Dumbwit TellherSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Oh James I love how you write. I've thought such things myself only to lecture myself after. I do feel the old creeping in and I'm trying to make it stop. That hero worship that little ones have is so strong and priceless. Please write again and thank you for visiting my sad blog. It means a lot.

    Cheers,
    Deb

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  11. Lou ArcherFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Proper mumbling now.... where are you at James?

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