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Several hours with granddaughter Ruth. \u00a0She asks questions from her much despised car seat while the car hums on asphalt, these old ears not able to pick up much of the high pitched chatter. \u00a0It tests my intelligence to appear to be listening. \u00a0I want to, but even the good ear doesn’t allow it.<\/p>\n
Once in a while: \u00a0“Question. \u00a0Grandpop, have you finished your book?” \u00a0Yes, I have and its out to agents right now. “Agents.” They try to sell your book for you. “Oh. \u00a0Does it have any pictures?” Nope. “I’ve gotten really good at visualizing when I’m reading. \u00a0Question. (she actually says, question) How long is it?” \u00a0About 100,000 words. \u00a0“Is 100, 000 more than a million?” \u00a0No, it takes 10 100,000’s to make a million. “Oh. \u00a0Well, if I read your book ten times, I would get a million word medal.”<\/p>\n
We went to the Colorado History Museum which has changed to visitor friendly exhibits. \u00a0Good for kids, a bit disappointing for me. Ruth loves to set the pattern of the dynamite in a mining demonstration, then push the plunger. \u00a0The patterns are complex and she remembers them perfectly each time.<\/p>\n
Time with grandkids has a magical quality and I think it’s partly because the issue of mortality is so squarely and honestly on the table. \u00a0I’ll die long before Ruth and we both know that. \u00a0It gives these times together a depth and seriousness that rides below the surface of ice cream cones and bagels.<\/p>\n
Her world is bicycles, books and imminent release from her car seat. \u00a0Mine is love, legacy and creativity. \u00a0Probably not that different in their essence.<\/p>\n
And she wore me out. \u00a0Time for a nap.<\/p>\n
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