This is a verbatim conversation between Greta and Johnny.

Johnny: “Greta, are we Asian?”

Greta: “No, Johnny. We are not Asian.”

Johnny: “Oh, that’s right. We are Jewish.“

Johnny asked me a difficult question yesterday. It had to do with beauty.

More precisely, it’s exact location.

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Something caught my eye as I was picking up Becky’s latest mess. A flash of blue in a sea of green.

I went to investigate and was astounded at my finding.

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School is off to a good start.

Even for Johnny who bemoans any subject outside PE or lunch.

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It’s time for a new school year to begin. Last week, we stopped by the school open house. It was a chance to drop-off supplies, meet the teachers, and get a sneak peek at the kids’ classrooms.

For Johnny, it was also an opportunity to deal with a little adversity.

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Johnny has been in rare form today, even more so than usual. Full of energy and zest, sprinkled with a bit of mischief.

Which took the form of toasting bagels. The fire alarm blew his cover.

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I haven’t had a chance to write about Johnny’s return trip from Texas. Good stories seem to follow this kid wherever he goes.

As well as a bit of chaos.

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With all the talk about baseball around here, I suddenly realized that Johnny’s summer season has come and gone already. I’ve hardly had much chance to comment on his efforts.

But one conversation deserves a post all its own. It’s about future Johnny. And his plans for Becky.

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Johnny arrived in Texas safely and has begun another summer adventure.

Apparently he is trying to learn how to balance on a basketball.

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Johnny has enjoyed a remarkable summer, full of outdoor camps and time with family. He left today for a trip to the great state of Texas and my hometown of Dallas. There’s a posse of family waiting for good times with Johnny.

The prospect of his first solo flight left Johnny full of words. And me with my next post.

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