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 Bike Helmet and Blood Blister Houston, TX We had another one of those moments this weekend that made me think back and evaluate the differences between being a kid now and being one back 'then'. Which in turn, makes me compare and contrast us and our childhoods. He's been seven for a month now. In calendar days anyway. Seven was a critical year for me growing up. The world was coming apart at the seams and I didn't know which way was up. I remember some things, more things I don't, and I can't count what I remember incorrectly. My brother was only two at the time and has no idea. When I bring it up with my mom and the facts are set straight, some things are worse, some better. What I do know for sure is he will have a different, a better, seventh year. I know I'm okay. And I know I'm okay for him. And that's all that matters to me. I do remember, correctly and vividly, a shelter outside the family tempest when I was seven. My grandfather took me there. Oddly enough it was in a dark room full of strangers. It was Star Wars. Yeah, I'm that guy. It was a lot easier to go from theater to theater, or stay late and watch a movie again and again (which we did the summer of '80 for Empire). We got there early and we found seats, walking in to witness the last few minutes of the Death Star. I was dumbfounded and elated, and had no idea what was happening. And I loved it. Still do. I wonder what Nathan's 'Star Wars' will be. We've watched it a lot, he likes it, and he likes that I love it. It's funny to me how he respects my love for those movies. Probably because that makes me a big kid to him. I wonder what his 'Star Wars' will be, but I also hope he doesn't need one like I did. I think I'll go watch Empire for the thousandth time and shut the hell up. - I put another photo into the JPGMag mix. If you think it fits, I'd appreciate a vote. And I tell you what, Lightleaks will cure what ails ya. | |
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