Birthday Greetings to a Young Friend

I just have to take a moment to blog about a dear friend of mine, a very young man who is so special in many ways. Yes, my friend is now 11 years old. Charles is a very intelligent and entertaining young man who has great manners, one who will grow up to become what I shall refer to as a real "Southern gentleman." I know very few men whom I would classify in such a way and the ones that I do are the elderly gentlemen who still open doors for ladies, who offer their seats to ladies and other less able, who will rise when a lady enters the room, who possess a refreshing sense of humor, and who are polite in their greetings and farewells. Now, Charles is still a bit young, it's true; yet, I believe he has these characteristics developing in him. He can carry on a conversation with the best of conversationalists and he speaks with accuracy in his topics. For reasons beyond my control, I missed his birthday even though I knew it at the time. So, now, I want to wish Charles the best birthday ever. May you have a great summer, enjoy your trip to the mountains, and may this year bring you days of happiness as you make new memories to carry with you into your adult years.