Parental Appreciation

I don't know what I liked better on CBS Sunday Morning this past Sunday: 

That Charles Osgood announced an upcoming piece by Ben Stein (*Woot!*)... or the anticipation of the often funny smirk Stein ends his commentary with when all is said and done.

Regardless, there is always what he has to say sandwiched right in the middle of the two. And Sunday's appreciation hit home in more ways than one.

I didn't get the opportunity with my mother to thank her before she passed, but I was able to with my father. Funny how being a parent puts everything in perspective and, funnier still, how Stein can bring that out with his wise words ...

.......... Ruprecht ( STOP )

I Play Well With Others

Bob:  I understand about 50% of what he ever says.
 
Me:  *whew*  And here I thought I was the only one ...
 
Bob:  No, but it took me a while to understand more than 75% of what you were saying.  :P

Me:  *whew*  And here I thought I was the only one ...
 
Bob:  Well played.
 
Me:  *tips hat*

.......... Ruprecht ( STOP )