One of the things I know I’ll always find at my future mother-in-law’s house outside Philly is pictured at left. Also, scrapple for breakfast. Don’t ask what it is, just eat it. It’s good.
The Manly Fireplug‘s sister recounted for us how she asked her 7-year-old daughter if she’d like to be the flower girl at a wedding. The girl, who loves Cinderella and pink and the Little Mermaid, jumped up and down and said “YES!” Then, “Wait, who’s getting married?”
“Uncle Joey.”
“UNCLE JOEY’S GETTING MARRIED!!” Her eyes got wide and she jumped some more. “To who?”
“To Mike.”
The girl stopped jumping. “Mike?!?”
“Yes, Mike.”
The girl looked doubtful. “How does that work?”
“Well,” her mother said, “Sometimes boys like girls, like me and your daddy. And sometimes boys like other boys. And sometimes girls like other girls. The only thing that matters is that you love someone. That’s all that matters.”
The girl was quiet as she considered this. “Does Mike like dogs? Because Uncle Joey likes dogs.”
“Yes, honey, I think Mike likes dogs.”
“He better.”