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What Are You Going To Be

What are you going to do when you grow up? I’m not. Not what? Growing up. Admirable or perceptive? This gives me pause for a second. Let’s pretend you are. He shakes his head ‘no’. Please? He likes me, so this might work. No thank you, barely a whisper now. He does not want to disappoint me, but…. We sit in silence for five or six minutes, building a village together out of lego-like things. I am going to be famous, he announces. For what? I query. FAMOUS he announces loudly, smiling at me, so I will better understand. What’s that mean? I ask him. I will have lots of money and buy a mansion and stuff. Which talent will you use? I ask him. I WILL BE FAMOUS, he repeats, a little more slowly, to help me. Scariest part of this conversation? He cannot read any sight words except the word 'I.'

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Rhona Mcferran

Date: 9/30/2018 4:58:00 PM

This conversation is not really surprising in a way... as there are a lot of people "famous-for-being-famous" now (especially with things like YouTube around)! Like you, I hope nothing hold him back.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 9:50:00 PM

These children are all telling me they are going to be rich and famous on U-tube, and they do not think they have to do anything but talk. They may be right.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/30/2018 2:19:00 PM

He will be the most famous, richest, person in the world because he never grew up! Don't you just love those wisdom child moments? Well done.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 4:23:00 PM

I do! I hope nothing holds him back.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/30/2018 9:09:00 AM

He might be a painter, Caren... he might be your star student at your summer camps! Never too soon to start working on that project... Line xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 4:24:00 PM

Line, you have such a great idea that I have extra energy. Hm......I am pondering this idea of yours.