sheesh, Dad, how can -"
"Mell," Ellie gently interrupted my daughter, "just never mind. I don't know why he asks our opinion, either, but it's obvious that he has his mind made up, so let's just let it go. Besides, we need to get a move on if we don't want to miss the start of the show." In short order they were off to Greening to watch some chick flick I had no interest in seeing. I was already chicked right out, for one day.
I hate when they accuse me of being all bent out of shape, Americans, when I am not. Because when that happens, then I really do get all bent out of shape, and it isn't even my fault! But I did a little reading - some good ol' Bradbury and some good ol' 'Dandelion Wine' - and soon mostly forgot all about them.
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I take a morning stroll whenever I can, and an evening one as well; a stroll, or a bike ride. Harry S Truman often joins me for a 'morning constitutional,' as he did on the morning after my little chat with Mell and Ellie.
"And you've made your decision."
"I have, Harry."
"And you're comfortable with your decision?"
"Yep. Frankly, I think it's inspired."
"Well then; that's that, isn't it?" We continued walking along the streets of the village, silent for a time, enjoying the birdsong. But I had to ask him:
"What do you think, Harry?"
We walked a ways further. I was starting to wonder if he was going to reply, when he tugged at my sleeve to stop me. He stared into my eyes, still holding onto my sleeve, and smiled that most brilliant of smiles. "I think it's inspired, too, Markus. I had pretty good luck with it, you know."
"Yes, I know," I said, returning his smile.
Hooking his arm in my own, Harry Truman and I continued our morning stroll, again quietly listening to the birds and enjoying one another's company. Then he softly began to whistle a tune. I cannot whistle, but I can carry a tune, so I joined in and hummed along to the theme song of my campaign: 'I'm Just Wild About Harry.' As, indeed, I am.
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