Thank you for this poem recognizing Gary and Jack who've been steadfastly supporting me and the girls for years. I feel them in my corner, ready with water, a towel to dry my sweat, and/or ice for a bruised eye. (Somehow I'm on a boxing and baseball metaphor kick this week?!)
If memory serves, your connections span “100 Words” (possibly others) from Medium days? I was a Medium voyeur in those day. From both longevity and connection, I’m thinking you are a Rear Admiral and I’m still swabbing the decks. Great company just the same. 🖖🏼 (Odd. I searched for “salute” and that’s what came forth??) Mr.Spock is with us from somewhere on the time-space continuum.
Yes, I did *walk* out of a no-longer-so-good airplane that was a bit short of the intended runway, but jump? OMG no! I was in subs and computers and teaching, and none of those involved jumping out of anything! <shudder>
😁 That was a very natural exchange, having known (the both of you, an Archie Bunkerism) for a while now. And Gingko leaves? I have seen them in our area. Did yours come from up your way? A Gingko tree full of fall golden leaves, just before they drop, is spectacular! Carpeting the grass is equally so. Tal struck a perfect pose. Fear of heights? Beth used to, so she took skydiving lessons! Jump in with both feet I suppose. Happy rest of your day!
Did you read Jay's WOFO letter today? He talked about looking down? Well... That's exactly what happened with the Gingko leaves! I was making my way from truck to the yoga studio when I spied an intersection littered with Gingko leaves. On my way from studio to truck after class, I stopped to scoop up a pocketful. Can you believe I Neve once looked up to check out the tree they fell from? 🤦🏻♀️
Yes! I did read Jay's WOFO letter today. His years as an English teacher really shine through as he crafts his overall experiences into a tight package!
With Gingko trees, my experience locally is that they shed their leaves seemingly overnight! Best to get an image immediately and not wait "just one more day."
Hmmm 🤔
What to reply today that’s both interesting and meaningful? I know! Attribute! No silly... 😜
A Tribute! Ahhh... 😉
Gary and Jack, they’ve got your back!
Day in and day out.
Never a day without a shout.
Always here without a doubt!
What is it that makes a friend?
Gentle, like the breath of wind?
Inquisitive like a thirsty fish?
Here to help us redeem a wish?
Ginkgo lovely in the Fall.
Funniest T-Shirt jokes of all.
Fair in the morning, fair at night.
Not too much, but just right!
Here to challenge, here to ask.
Ever equipped for any task.
Slowly bringing the girls to life.
Helping you through troubles and strife...
Yep, think you found... friends for Life!
WOW!!!
Thank you for this poem recognizing Gary and Jack who've been steadfastly supporting me and the girls for years. I feel them in my corner, ready with water, a towel to dry my sweat, and/or ice for a bruised eye. (Somehow I'm on a boxing and baseball metaphor kick this week?!)
Friends for life.
I am blessed -- gratefully so.
A line from a Judy Collins song:
“As we go marching, marching,
In the beauty of the day…”
Thanks for noting this 3mm foot soldier who enjoys the marching!
Awwww! Thank you, Bobby! 💚
If memory serves, your connections span “100 Words” (possibly others) from Medium days? I was a Medium voyeur in those day. From both longevity and connection, I’m thinking you are a Rear Admiral and I’m still swabbing the decks. Great company just the same. 🖖🏼 (Odd. I searched for “salute” and that’s what came forth??) Mr.Spock is with us from somewhere on the time-space continuum.
Jack’s ‘Conversations with my Wife’! Mhmmm! Teach me much about writing conversation.
I love this!
Isn’t it grand? 💜💚♥️
T-shirt: "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED then sky diving is probably not for you" 😁
I like the gingko leaves as airborne assistance devices! 👏
The Gingko leaves were a pretty cool find this week!
Have you jumped out of a perfectly good airplane Jack? (I recall there is an airplane you might have liked to jump from, if time/space had permitted.)
Yes, I did *walk* out of a no-longer-so-good airplane that was a bit short of the intended runway, but jump? OMG no! I was in subs and computers and teaching, and none of those involved jumping out of anything! <shudder>
😁 That was a very natural exchange, having known (the both of you, an Archie Bunkerism) for a while now. And Gingko leaves? I have seen them in our area. Did yours come from up your way? A Gingko tree full of fall golden leaves, just before they drop, is spectacular! Carpeting the grass is equally so. Tal struck a perfect pose. Fear of heights? Beth used to, so she took skydiving lessons! Jump in with both feet I suppose. Happy rest of your day!
Did you read Jay's WOFO letter today? He talked about looking down? Well... That's exactly what happened with the Gingko leaves! I was making my way from truck to the yoga studio when I spied an intersection littered with Gingko leaves. On my way from studio to truck after class, I stopped to scoop up a pocketful. Can you believe I Neve once looked up to check out the tree they fell from? 🤦🏻♀️
Yes! I did read Jay's WOFO letter today. His years as an English teacher really shine through as he crafts his overall experiences into a tight package!
With Gingko trees, my experience locally is that they shed their leaves seemingly overnight! Best to get an image immediately and not wait "just one more day."
Jay is an inspiration for me in many ways!
I will do my best to take notice of the tree next spring. The leaves are quite lovely!