I knew having a very energetic three
year old running around this week would be interesting but I never envisioned having
to go to work wearing a bright pink, plastic, Hawaiian leis. That was the price
I paid for going home for lunch with the FBR. She’d found the old leis in one of
her many toy caches and decided it was just the look I needed to complement by
shirt and tie. My usual fashion consultant, the Favorite Panamanian, was no
help since, as is my case, she’s unable
to deny the FBR anything. So I donned the leis and returned to work which
brought a couple of interested comments until I explained the FBR was back in
town and they nodded sagely and moved on.
 |
| My Monday Afternoon Office Attire |
The union business agent came in to fight
about a couple things and was perplexed by my new look. I explained about the
FBR and he said that there was no way she would know if I took it off. I simply
said I made a promise and one should always keep promises to granddaughters. So
in the end it served a business purpose. I wore the leis with not an inconsiderable
amount of pride.
 |
| Swing Time at Elm Park |
She did allow me to take it off after
work when we set out for time at a playground. I’d never been to Elm Park in central
Worcester. It’s one of the oldest municipal parks in the country and was
recently completely refurbished. The FBR immediately took to dominating the
playground although I was required to assist at the swings providing pushes
while she gazed upon and assessed her domain. The BRS called in via video
during the time and squawked with delight to see her cousin swinging away. The
FBR also hung from a mini-zip line that I was required to run along beside her.
Sometimes being a grandfather can be physically challenging.
 |
| The FBR Donned a Pair of My Wife's High Heel Shoes |
 |
| Declared that They Fit Perfectly |
 |
| And that they Now Belonged to Her |
Finally a not so coded message to what
I hope is that dedicated reader in Thailand. If you are who I think you are
(best man at my wedding) - a fellow
graduate of Lambert’s School for Lieutenants is trying to make contact with
you, give him a yell or better yet let us both know how you’re doing. Can’t
wait to hear from you.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECURRING
CHARACTERS
BRS
- Blog Reader the Sequel
- second granddaughter; FBR - First Blog
Reader - first granddaughter, ABFA –
Amazing Best Family Athlete = my daughter in law; Wingman – my son in law; Keene
Friends 1 & 2 – friends since high school from my home town of Keene,
NH; Soxfather - my brother in law; Great Aunt = my elder sister; Cantankerous Friend – friend since
grade school who likes to argue about everything, poses as radical leftist to
attract women; Pittsburgh College
Roommate – high school friend, also a “Minor Celebrity” in Pittsburgh; Deckzilla – our backyard deck which
grew to monstrous dimensions once my wife got involved in planning; Maine and Virginia Musqueteras – two
close friends of my wife – her US sisters, my wife is the 3rd musquetera
(musketeer); Riggins - also known as
the Grandpuppy, son's dog, surrogate grandchild while awaiting arrival of the
BRS; PanaGals – female
relatives/friends of my wife from Panama; Panamanian/Latin
Mafia – inevitable group of Latino friends my wife accumulates wherever we
have lived & their spouses; Neighborhood
Mafioso - wife's close friend and Panamanian mafia member, Favorite Panamanian - the wife (of
course); First Friday – celebrations
to mark the First Friday of the Week; Deckzilla
Dude – senior citizen carpenter/contractor; Voices of Inappropriate Worth - members of public who come to every
Worcester public meeting to complain, all are on public assistance along with
demeanor issues
No comments:
Post a Comment