Neighbors Shawn and Bob were given marvelous tickets to a sold-out concert, and we were the lucky ones who kept Logan (11). What a delight! We picked him up at the tennis court, arriving in time to watch him practice. On the way home, he talked about the coach who is also his teacher for most academic subjects. She is the kind who inspires students wherever she goes.
I was impressed with Logan’s taking care of his two dogs. As soon as we got home, he let the dogs out, fed them exactly what they needed, and let them out again – all part of their routine. I glanced at the floors to make sure the dogs hadn’t pooped inside. Seeing a dark spot in the hall, I asked Logan to check it. My depth perception isn’t what it used to be. He knew it wasn’t three-dimensional and put his foot right on it. Whew! Logan tended the dogs again at night and in the morning
The short afternoon was gone far too quickly. John and I had found a toy airplane that we thought might be fun. I asked John if he wanted to go out with Logan, and Logan quickly said, “I can play by myself. I’m used to playing alone.”
He is always accommodating. I wanted a video of the action, so I was outside with him. The plane was a total dud, not having a single noteworthy flight, not a single one!! Oldsters tend to think things in the past were glorious, but we remember airplanes that glided through the air and gently landed in the grass.
Logan plays Wordle now, and he knew where to find unlimited games on the computer. We worked two together. Having talked with friend Susan, I knew people often have a favorite word to start. You choose one with most-used consonants and vowels. Logan’s is adieu, and mine is ideal. What amused me was the difference in our strategy. His mind is very quick, so he guessed words using letters he knew were correct. I didn’t repeat those on the second line, choosing to try out a different array to find more letters in the word. As in the game of Set, we both get the right answer, only he does it ten times quicker than I can. I stand in awe of his brain.
There was no time for play in the morning. After breakfast, Logan took care of the dogs, and we drove to school. I knew everyone would want to see his face and had to make do with a photo inside the car.
Logan’s manners are impeccable. He holds good conversations with everyone, knows proper table manners, helps clear the table, says thank you for everything done for him, and his sense of humor is delightful. If every neighborhood had a Logan, what a marvelous world this would be! [Kudos to Shawn and Bob, once again, parents of the year.]
Mehrling Muse 
Logan is a delight, and his parents are deserving of “Parent of the Year” honors!
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Hey!! My first word is “adieu” too!!!! What are the odds, I tell ya! BTW did you discover “Worldle” yet? Fun! You need to be *really* good in geography!
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My John would be good at that game. I haven’t seen it yet. I might be able to beat Logan, since he hasn’t had much geography.
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I suspect Anne and John are neighbors of the year right along side the parents of the year. You are all marvelous, just marvelous!
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We have so many blessings, and Logan is a big one.
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How delightful his stay sounds Anne!
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What fun for all of you. I love having young folks around. We’ve had a 9-year-old visiting from Ireland, two doors down. Her parents wanted to go out one evening so we looked after her. She is a delight to have around. That airplane seems more like a boomerang!
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You are right. We should have called that airplane a boomerang!
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That airplane needed a little engineering TLC….just like you and John bring anywhere you go.
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That airplane was beyond fixing. I hope we remember this and leave all other planes on the shelf.
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So nice airplane flying. Jhon bring anywhere you go with. How delightful his stay sound.
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Logan is a delightful young man.
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Yes, so smart & brave Logan!
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He is such a good boy!
I love Wordle! They made it a game app and I play it every day. I haven’t lost one yet, but I have had a couple of sessions where I had to use all the possible guesses.
I hope Shawn and Bob enjoyed their night out!
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Shawn and Bob loved the concert and not having to drive a long way late at night. Of course, we loved having Logan.
I haven’t lost Wordle yet, either, but I expect to any day.
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Nah, you’re too smooth to lose!
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It takes a village and Logan is living in a great one with neighbors who welcome him!
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Everyone loves Logan.
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What a special treat for you.
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I have grown. Quite fond of Logan!
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I wish you could spend some time with Logan. His brain sizzles with activity, but it is tempered by good manners.
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So amazing in this day and age Anne
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Sounds like Logan is a perfect gentleman and made for a delightful guest. So glad you were able to share time together. Three cheers for good manners!
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I hope Logan never loses his good manners.
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Logan is a rare breed in a young man with manners, smarts and good looks.
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And he had such a rough beginning.
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Yes, maybe that’s why – he knows he is a loving family now and thrives there. (Having nice neighbors like you, John and David helps too.)
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“I can play by myself. I’m used to playing alone.” Good kid. Fun for you to look after him although he sounds self-sufficient.
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I hadn’t thought about it, but he is self-sufficient and responsible. I laughed that after he left, I found the book he is reading, one sock on the floor, and one sock under the sheet at the bottom of the bed. That should round out the picture.
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That entire evening and morning sounds like it was magical — for him and for you. Did he try flying the plane with a lighter send-off? I seem to remember that working better. I always start Wordle with “adieu” as well. Then “chord.” Love reading other people’s strategies.
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That’s something that you and Logan share a starting word. I’ve heard others, but I can’t remember them.
I’ll ask David to try flying a plane differently. I bought him one for Easter, too, and I haven’t given it to him. As you can tell, we have sophisticated taste in gifts.
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What an honor to the parents to have a child like Logan. 🥰
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Me three as we used to say after “me, too ” had been said. I start with “adieu” also. Lots of vowels out of the way in one stroke.
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Adieu is a very popular start word.
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And here I thought I was very original!
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You, Logan, and Chrissie use it. There may be someone else, but I can’t remember at the moment. Niece Chrissie solved Wordle today on the third line. I finished at line five.
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I almost always go the distance, figuring it out at the last line, getting the response “Whew” from Wordle.
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Niece Chrissie and I are now sharing our results, she early in the morning, and I when I get to it. It’s a bit unfair, because if I see it has taken her five or six lines, I know I’ve got to think carefully.
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That would be extra challenging.
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I often end with “Whew” too. It is a fun game, isn’t it?
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Logan is a gentleman! How kind, considerate and caring an individual he is. Kudos to his parents. The airplane looked like fun. Such a windy day! Hats off to you and your husband for hosting such a wonderful guest. oxox
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I hope Logan will keep his people skills through his teen years. He’ll be 12 soon.
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Logan’s skills wll be there as he has disdain for his parents. They will know nothing for a few years and become smart when he is in his 30s. It’s good Logan has you and John. I make it a point to speak to the neighborhood teens.
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You impart words of wisdom to neighborhood teens??? Good for you! oxox
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Thank you, Anne. My words of wisdom are not always wanted though. I think young people need to acquire some common sense too. As in teaching, some days are met with more success and some with less. Be well. oxox
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I love Logan.
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I’m so glad you love Logan, too.
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It looks like a perfect time. I’ve enjoyed watching Logan grow up through your blog.
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I had no idea Logan would become the star of my blog. He always draws a great crowd.
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