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villains in my backyard that I could vanquish with this powerful sword in my
grip. An eruption of cheers went out at the party as I held the sword above
my head. Just as it had been with the drums from Santa, I was overwhelmed
by this unexpected gift that I didn’t know I needed and that had suddenly
completed me.
Walking out of the pub that night with the sword in my hand, I could feel
the other patrons’ eyes upon me as they asked each other at their tables, “Is
that guy carrying a sword?” I have never felt like such a badass.
Is a Samurai sword practical for a middle-aged banker?
Um, no.
Does it make sense to have a sword in my home, given young, curious
children who have already asked to test its ability to cut their PB&J sandwich
into diagonal halves?
Probably not.
Does this sword, straight out of the Kill Bill movies, complete me?
You betcha.
JUST AS IT HAD BEEN WITH THE
DRUMS FROM SANTA, I WAS
OVERWHELMED BY THIS
UNEXPECTED GIFT THAT I DIDN’T
KNOW I NEEDED AND THAT HAD
SUDDENLY COMPLETED ME.
And was this sword the best gift I received that night?
Not even close.
The greatest gift I received that night wasn’t revealed to me fully until the
next morning as I scrolled through photos my wife had taken during the
prior evening’s celebrations. Embedded in the party images was a reminder
that the greatest gift, even if not completely unexpected, was the company
of loved ones who had gathered with me to celebrate another year of a life
in progress.
Laughing, sharing stories and celebrating with family and friends, some of
whom I’ve known since sharing the same babysitter at three years old, was a
gift that I wasn’t even aware that I needed, but that suddenly completed me.
It was the gift of love and time together that even gift cards can’t buy.
By the way: the aforementioned sword is not only the best thing since
sliced bread – it is the best thing to slice bread.
Sam’s is your Lenten
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Seafood specials throughout the season. And don’t
forget our Family Fish Boxes (four pieces of fried
fish, two large orders of french fries, green beans
and cole slaw) for $25.99. Chicken Tender boxes also
available every day for $25.99. Carry-Out only.
And remember Sam’s can cater your party, large
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