I love Shad Burner --Bernie boy! He became Alumni Director after I was there and we always hit it off. Sure he is 40 years younger than I am but we always could laugh with each other. And still can! He shows up at my doorstop with my diet coke in hand and we visit! Today was the day!
When I see him, I start laughing and thinking what I can talk to him about. He can't fake me out so there is no need of pretending to be enchanted by the old lady. He has been through several promotions yesterday and I like what he is telling me about the new job!
We have always liked the same people in alumni work and put up with some others. Keeping your likes and dislikes the same is bonding and gives people a jumping off place for laughter and ridicule. He makes me feel human, not old or decrepit but human! Like I said -- I love Shad Burner --Bernie boy! And I love it that he remembers to stop by with a decaf coke with a shot of cherry!
One day, I hope that someone he likes will do the same for him!
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