Friday, December 23, 2011

virtue

"assume a virtue if you have it not." -- william shakespeare
patience has never been my best virtue and it dates back to early Christmas experiences. my father would put up a sheet of plywood over the hallway entrance and secure it against curious eyes. an orange and a set of lincoln logs was enough to satiate a year's expectations. as we got older new ping pong balls and new flourescent lights over the table would insure many evenings of competition. now, warm socks are the most welcome gift. the thoughts of loved ones far exceed any present under a tree.

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