other peoples' business. Yesterday, we got to observe you at your "mingling with strangers" best. We were in Stern Grove for the final concert of this season's Stern Grove Festival series. An old favorite of mine, They Might Be Giants, were on stage. While the Giants played, you walked around thinking, "all these people around me...
they might be giants but, no worries, I'm sure they're friendly." You've yet to meet someone who doesn't turn friendly and welcoming at your approach.It doesn't take much to give you the green light. A simple "hello, little one" or "what's up, little guy?" is always enough to draw
you in and make you believe that you're one of the group. At the concert, you spent a good two hours, moving from group to group, making yourself completely at home on their blanket, eating their food, and taking whatever kids' toys were around. Basically, you thought that you owned the place, VIPing your way about the crowd, claiming anything you spotted as your very own. One day, your bubble may be burst but as long as you're cute, small, and continue to show those pearly whites, this streak of good fortune may continue. Meanwhile, the band played Mom's favorite song, "Meet the Elements" (yes, it's about the Periodic Table).
Wow! You guys made it to this? Before we came to the states, I saw that they were going to play a free concert, but it was a few days after our return date
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