watch your step

Dallings win

When we go to the mall we always park at The Bay.

My dad has his favorite spot there. My mom does too.

These days, most people seem to park at the other end - down by Winners or the Soft Moc and Decathlon stores.

As we were making our way back to the car through menswear, we ran into another of endless people my father has known forever.

Hey there Jimmy!

Hi Greg, this is my son Jimmy. What are you up to?

I’ve got to get my haircut. I’m heading to Florida and you’d think they’d let me in looking like this?

I couldn’t help myself. I had to speak.

You think a haircut is going to help?

Greg froze a minute. Just as he was about to speak my dad cut in.

Sure they can cut your hair, but that face? Come on Greg.

A rueful smile spread across his face.

My god, there are two of you? I don’t stand a chance here.

I can’t take the winters anymore Jimmy. I hate them. Lisa? She doesn’t mind though. I’ve been to Florida six times this winter alone!

My dad wasn’t impressed by his bronzed buddies bragging. Lisa let…