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...

LOL! That's so funny! Looks like old Tucson doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteOh that's funny. The perfect lead up to it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend my friend.
Kim
Do you watch tennis sister Mary? It reminded me of Rafael Nadal when he does that habit. Maybe he should think otherwise...Thank you for the laugh! Have a great weekend and blessings and love to you.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! Thank you for the smile. Have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny, lol
ReplyDeleteI didn't see that one coming! - How fun to be happily surprised!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me smile, as you always do! And, I really needed that this morning!
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you, Mary! Have a wonderful weekend!
Andrea
Hahaha! That's a hoot! Unfortunately, I see that all too often with three guys in my house. ;-)
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