The Spontaneous Gathering

I had quite the nice week end with only one regret. I have no idea what possessed me to pick up a football and play with two 9 year old boys. I suppose I forgot that my bones are aged. But, for a bit I didn’t feel any pain. I just had fun. There was one 13 inch deep dish apple pie, 4 adults, two kids, 4 dogs and 2 cats. It was a spontaneous gathering of neighbors. Cappy Crunch got to play with his pals and I got to play football. It’s been awhile. I can’t believe I got my butt kicked by tiny 9 year olds.

This morning I sat on the porch in my big red fluffy warm slippers and smiled as I reflected on football and apple pie. I wish I had more pie and fewer football “memories.”

Austin

 

4 Responses to “The Spontaneous Gathering”


  1. 1 katm

    I so want those slippers. The school I’m at is a bit on the traditional side, so we don’t wear outdoor shoes inside. Instead I have these beach sandle things. My toes are freezing. I need to add a second pair of socks or go to the store and find slippers with toes.

  2. 2 Austin

    I suppose it would be wrong to say how warm they are. LOL
    I don’t even remember where I got them. In the photo they’re kind of dulled down but they are anything but dull. They’re Ronald McDonald red - just how I like my red, bright and blinding.

    I’ve got to get some sleep or I won’t have time to get dressed in the morning for therapy. If I run late I wonder if my therapist would mind me in these slippers w/ un-brushed teeth and an oversized T shirt that comes just above the knees? What a lovely image.

    T- You could have rescheduled
    Me- Nope. I’m here now. Lets talk about the past and my jacked up future.
    T- Oh please, lean the other way when you talk. Your morning breath…it’s…it’s killing….me.
    Me- Oh hellll noooo. What are you trying to say?
    Me- (I kick at him on the floor, poke him in the side w/ my slipper.) Dr. D, are you okay?
    T- Please….help…me.
    Me- You’ll have to talk louder. I can’t hear you over my breath.

    For his safety I have to get some sleep.
    Nite
    J of A

  3. 3 Beauty

    Shoot, I left a comment here yesterday and now it seems to have vanished. Are you trying to tell me something?!

    I don’t remember my original comment so I’ll simply agree that, yeah, maybe you should get some sleep. Give your T a break, ok?

  4. 4 jewellybeano

    That sounds fun, excpet for the left over body pains anyway. That picture is very cool. I love that technique.

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