I know that the old saying is that there are “no guarantees in life”. But I can guarantee you 5 things about me.
(Thanks L, for snapping this photo of me.)
1. I will forever call someone, at some point in time, “DUDE”. It’s just me. It’s a habit that will die hard.
2. I will swear at least once a day. In fact, probably more.
3. Anytime I sing a song out-loud, no matter the genre, I will always make it sound like the “country” version.
4. If you hand me your baby, toddler, or child (even for a second), I will kiss them. I have “kissing baby” syndrome. I am sorry. I can’t help it.
5. I am deaf in my left ear. Born that way. If you stand on the left side of me and talk to me, I won’t hear a word you are saying. I will have no idea what you are talking about even though I will pretend that I do–nodding and smiling the whole time. Sorry. There is nothing I can do about it. I promise that I am indeed a very good listener, but you have to be near my “good” ear.
Just the facts.