I noticed Bill sitting in our local park where I walk. He glanced my way just as I finished the last exercise walk song on my playlist. He shouted and pointed to my car: “Hey, is that your car with the Nam front license plate? I stepped closer into the veranda where Bill sat on a picnic bench. I noticed his Vietnam Vet cap and instantly I knew why I walked there that day. The Marine Vet served during the 1960’s, the same time span as my husband. Bill talked a lot about the war evoking my emotions from laughter to tears. My South Vietnam front plate often prompts a conversation with a stranger and I’ve learned a deep respect for it over the years. It is my way of listening to a veteran. I enjoyed listening to Bill. He made me laugh in spots but he made me cry as well. Like when he talked about the sandwich lady. “Do you ever eat at the sandwich shop in the gas station down the street...

OH wouldn't that be awesome? LOL. That's too funny.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday to you!
As Will Smith said in Independence Day, (after staring the alien ship)
ReplyDelete"I have got to get me one of these!"
I love it! That was hilarious. I didn't see that coming.
That would be so cool!! Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThat would be soooo cool cause I'd never have to look for a close parking space again.
ReplyDeleteI loved it...maybe in our future :-)
Happy Friday!
Giggle. What on earth? I definitely don't want one of these. Do you know how fast I'd lose it??
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely an invention for a woman. A man would never want that because they like everyone to see what they are driving! haha
ReplyDeleteSweet! :D
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I want one!
ReplyDeleteHi, it's my first time visit. Your title "Pile of Smiles" over at Sassy Granny's caught my eye. And when I signed in, I could see why.... your own smile is wonderful to catch!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to browsing more. Come and visit -- you'd be most welcome!