A young red-headed father is carrying his identical offspring on his shoulders as they tool down Park. You can feel his joy, like sudden sun, shining in your path.
I sidle alongside and say to the little boy no more than four, “That’s quite a ride you’re having.”
Both father and son burst into grins, their green eyes disappearing into their round, chubby cheeks.
“Better than a taxi,” Dad says.
“And cheaper,” I say, also, pleased as punch.
“No, he gets charged,” says Dad, “a penny a block.”
This time we all smile, as if our faces would break. 
Kids and puppies….one can’t help but be charmed.
SB
So sweet and innocent.
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We were once that way too, remember?
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barely!
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Think back.
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Lovely post. Nice to read a few happy lines.
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Glad it made us both smile…:)
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There’s something about redheads…
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Lucy and Opee Taylor…:)
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“Never work with animals or children” was the mantra amongst actress of old. Fear of being upstaged, I’m guessing? You could have been a Hollywood star, if only you’d listened! 😉
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W. C. Fields I believe said that…:)
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What a good lesson for a young tot. A penny a block. Love it! You put a big smile on my face.
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As you just did mine…:)
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Love moments like this ❤
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Maybe he’ll visit Philly. You’d know him right away…:)
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