November 27, 2003

Al and Son

So far I have sold, thown or given away boxes of old files, clothes, shoes, electronics, toys and sports equipment. Its purging time again. As I sit with Dad at lunch today I can't help but notice how alike we are. And yet I constantly fool myself into thinking otherwise.

Listen to this as you read...

His stuff, or junk as we affectionately call it, is the usual topic of conversation. He likes to collect it and I can't stand having it around. Of course I don't have to live with his crap but my fear of the day when I will is enough to make me give him a hard time just the same.

Meanwhile I merrily go about collecting my own junk. Albeit less in quantity its probably the same affliction and I am no less sensative about it than he is. SO what's my point? None really just reminding myself to pay attention to how I treat him.

Posted by pike at November 27, 2003 09:00 PM
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I'm attempting to change my name to "al the donor" for tax purposes of course. and i thoughr i knew my own kid!

Posted by: al the collector at December 10, 2003 11:32 PM