What’s new:
I decided that since “imitation is the sincerest form of giving a compliment,” I’d make a new folder for my Sazzart1 gallery on www.deviantArt.com titled “Tribute-to-Ansel-Adams,” his AMERICANA in particular being my favorite body of his work.
Viewer’s liking old time B&W photography might want to explore that folder. :D
When a person gets to be my age; and in my case anyway, serious physical disabilities makes things like Memories & Time very precious commodities indeed.
Last Sunday, being Easter Sunday; while watching CNN, I caught glimpses of the Pomp & Circumstances of the Pope conducting the traditional Easter Mass in Rome, for some reason, seeing the Pope reminded me of my all time favorite “Parable Joke” which some one emailed me years ago…
Bobby, from a devout Catholic family, and Solly, from a Jewish family, were next door neighbors.
Their parent’s, being respecting of the other family’s beliefs, culture & customs, the two boys were best friends all through grade and high school.Following H.S. graduation, the two boys went off to separate colleges, and as happens in life, lost touch with each other.
Time passes; unbeknown to each other, they’d both ended up back in their hometown, which had grown to big city status.
One day,in a new supermarket, in the aisles, they bumped carts. Outside, having parked near each other, standing by their cars, they agree to meet here again, since they shopped on the same day.
Then, Solly asked:
“Oh, you mentioned your son just graduated; what school was it?”
Bobby, sense of proud father audible in his voice, replies; “Seminary school. He’s a Priest now.”
Solly, getting in his car, replies: “Priest, Schmiest; anyone can become a Priest.”
Some time goes by & they meet again. In the parking lot,
“So. Bobby, how’s the boychik Priest doing?”
“Oh Solly, he’s fine. He’s a Bishop now, appointed to the largest Archdiocese in America! I’m so proud!”
“Bishop, Smishop – anyone can be a Bishop!”
Crestfallen, Bobby watches his friend drive off.
More time goes by. Then one rainy day, inside the store,Solly inquires:
“All done, eh? What’s new by you?”
“Hi Solly. I gotta hurry home. Family celebration, My son, who’s now a Cardinal, leaves for Rome tomorrow.”
Bemused, Solly replies, “Cardinal Smardinal, anyone can be a Cardinal.” Speechless, Bobby watches Solly resume his shopping, pushing a cart off down the pasta aisle.
A few more years go by; the old friends are getting up in years, inside the store they meet up, finish checking out & discover they parked side by side.
Unable to restrain his news any longer; Bobby blurts out:
” Solly, you remember my son? Well, he’s the Pope now! Now what do you have to say?”
“Pope. Schmope. Anyone can be a Pope.”
All the years of perceived put downs takes a toll on Bobby.
Exploding into a frenzy, he flings his shopping cart on it’s side, spilling bags on the pavement. Silent, save for an occasional grunting sound, stomping & kicking his groceries every which way, as Solly leans on his car wordlessly watching his friend begin to tire. Ending up facing Solly, almost nose-to-nose, breathing hard; Bobby looks into Solly’s calm eyes and asks:
“Don’t you understand? My son’s the Pope! He’s the liaison between the biggest Church’s congregation on Earth & God, up in Heaven. What do you expect from him, to be God?”
Slowly, still leaning on his car, Solly unfolds his arms, reaches out, patting Bobby’s shoulder; he replies:
“Why not! One of ours made it; didn’t He?”
Thanks for taking time to visit. I’ll be uploading some stuff throughout the day today. Comments always appreciated.
Semper Fi
SAZ
Jael
:<) I loved this.
I too am from the “era”.. that you are from… Those years, never really understood until later in life. Now at 62, I think by now, I am finally getting the picture on a lot of things. Guess I am referring to your introduction, on your profile page.
But I am just a “grandma”, now. Not much else in the world, but that. A Christian, yes.
Won’t deny that, can’t deny that. I just saw your name, and a comment, and wanted to meet you.. Thanks.. J.
Jael
Oh…..guess it was the comment you made on the forum….. The huge one!
Sazzart replied
Thanks so much, a pleasure meeting you as well :-)