Picture Me This

A friend from high school sent me this photo the other day. It’s a portrait of me that he painted. A painting… of me.

Troy_the_Viking

I am just amazed at the likeness. I really love this.

But part of me says, who am I that I deserve to have my portrait painted? What an amazing thing. Priceless.

Thanks, Ted!

You can see more of Ted’s work on his page.

Eat Yer Veggies

(at restaurant)

Tiny Boy, maybe age 3: “Mommy, he’s really tall! Look, Mommy! He’s really tall!”

Mommy: “Yes, he is. Now let’s concentrate on your food.”

TB: “He’s really tall. He’s really tall. Is he a giant? Is he a giant?”

Mommy: “I’m so sorry, sir.”

Me: “No, I’m not a giant. But when I was little, I ate lots of veggies and they made me extra big and strong. Do you eat vegetables?”

TB: (nods, eyes wide)

Me: “Good. Eat your veggies and you’ll grow up big and strong like me.”

TB: “I will.”