Posted on 03/04/2009 6:11:41 PM PST by franksolich
It was some years ago, but I believe it was on my 11th birthday that I told my parents that I wished to give a dozen red roses to Draper Tappermann's wife.
Ever since we were both quite small, my parents had my younger brother and I, on our respective birthdays, select a "poor old person" for whom we would present a gift marking the day.
As soon as we were old enough to absorb the concept, we learned it was not a lesson in pity or charity, but rather something to be given in respect and gratitude for those who had helped make the world in which we lived.
The parents had done with with our older brothers and sisters too, but our older brothers and sisters were much older than my younger brother and myself, and so I have no idea how that went with them.
My request that I give a dozen red roses to Draper Tappermann's wife arched the parental eyebrows, and they gently suggested I select another recipient.
I protested, "But she's poor and ugly and doesn't have anything beautiful."
My father reminded me that people are rarely, if ever, what they appear to be.
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Enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks:
I found it very interesting. In fact, I was not
ready for it to be over when it was.
It was beautiful. I would love to read more of your stories
I really enjoyed this. Be proud, I just skim mostly and this I read entirely. Let’s see more.
Love this. Are you the one who wrote about a cook and you asking for your food a certain way, and it was a slice of life sort of piece? If so, I’m starting to recognize your style. And if so, you’ve got a unique and pleasing way with words. And if so, KEEP WRITING!
And put me on your ping list. And if you don’t have one, start one. Please?
Wonderful writing! I can just picture that garden under the stars. Thank you so much for sharing.
P.S.
I can’t wait until you post another story. :) And if you don’t mind, I’m pinging for the gardening list. Diana, I think you’ll enjoy this!
Terrific story!
Gabz! Ping the troops! :)
Thanks! That’s gonna be me when I grow up, LOL!
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