Sunday, May 3, 2009

3321 Blog 11

Dinner party conversation. Guests include Wilma Randolph (Olympic Gold Medalist runner), my sister, Pam, Charlemagne (King of the Franks), Maria Tamez, my son Jesse, and David Castillo.

Pam: I'm so glad you got everyone together for this meal.
Jesse: Me too. When do we eat?
David: Let's all sit down and enjoy this wonderful meal.
Wilma: I hope there are some low carb items on the menu.
Charlemagne: I insist on sitting at the head of the table.
Maria: I'll sit anywhere.
Pam: It's nice to get away from the kids for a night.
Maria: I think it's wonderful that you have a big family.
Wilma: I come from a huge family. I had 19 brothers and sisters.
Jesse: I would have liked to have some of my cousins here especially since I'm the youngest person at the table.

Charlemagne: Children belong in school and should be seen and not heard.
David: While I understand your reasoning for that comment, I think its important for Jesse to socialize with some older people. He is on the cusp of adulthood.

Wilma: Pam, I understand you were born with cerebal palsy? When I was young, I got sick and my leg twisted inward. I had to work very hard to overcome that.
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Pam: I know what you mean. I also had to work hard at physical therapy. I think that's why I became a physical therapist.

Charlemagne: I would be interested in learning about what a physical therapist does.
Maria: I think its wonderful that you both were able to overcome such adversity.
Jesse: I might become a physical therapist. How much does it pay?
David: You have to go to college for many years.
Charlemagne: College is a good thing. I have always encouraged my people to learn as much as they can.

Pam: I went to college for about 6 years to get a degree as a physical therapist.
Wilma: You know, training for the Olympics takes a very long time and a lot of committment.
David: If you have the passion for something, you must be willing to work long and hard for it.
Jesse: Maybe I better just concentrate on getting a part-time job and go to community college for my core classes.

Maria: I think that's a good idea.

The evening progresse without any problems and everyone leaves feeling satisfied.